Librarian

St Aloysius' College, London, N6 5LY

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Part-time, Term Time Only (14 hours per week) 8:00 am – 16:00 pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 Months
• Actual salary: £13,406.36

What skills and experience we're looking for

A passion for reading, literacy, and promoting a love of books among young people.

Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage and maintain a school library effectively.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage positively with students, staff, and parents.

Experience working in a library, educational setting, or customer service environment.

Ability to support students in selecting appropriate reading materials and developing independent learning skills.

Knowledge of library management systems and cataloguing procedures (desirable).

Good ICT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and online research tools.

Ability to organise and promote reading initiatives, author visits, book fairs, and literacy events.

Experience of supporting literacy development and encouraging reading for pleasure (desirable).

Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.

Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and use initiative.

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Ability to work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to support the school's literacy and curriculum objectives.

A proactive, enthusiastic, and approachable manner with a genuine commitment to supporting student achievement and wellbeing.

GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent; a library or information management qualification is desirable but not essential

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• Enthusiastic, motivated, and respectful pupils.
• A supportive and welcoming staff community.
• Strong leadership and committed Governors.
• A well-structured CPD programme and opportunities for professional growth.
• A school committed to high standards and continuous improvement.
• A two-week October half-term break.
• Free parking.
• Free tea and coffee.
• Excellent transport links and a vibrant North London location.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Librarian Job Description.docx - 138 KB (opens in new tab)

Librarian Job Advert.docx - 180 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Aloysius' College

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: Up to 1150 pupils
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Aloysius' College website
• Email address: armaah.l@sta.islington.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-aloysius-college

St. Aloysius’ College is a high performing Roman Catholic mixed secondary school with a mixed Sixth Form in the Borough of Islington. From September 2025, we have changed to a co-educational intake in Year 7 in addition to joining the All Saints Catholic Academy Trust. The school has provided the local community with over 145 years of high-quality education.  We are on a journey to exceptional ranking in the top two Islington secondary schools for GCSE progress in the past two years and top Islington secondary school for A-Level results in 2024. The college is a highly regarded in the local community and it is based in a vibrant location in North London with excellent transport links. 

Arranging a visit to St Aloysius' College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email armaah.l@sta.islington.sch.uk.

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