Senior Librarian / Independent Studies Manager

Fortismere School, London, N10 1NE

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  June 2026

• Closing date

  10 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £14,784.00 - £15,475.00 Annually (Actual) PT 40 Weeks PA

Senior Librarian / Independent Studies Manager job summary

Fortismere School is a high-attaining, mixed foundation secondary school in the heart of Muswell Hill, North London, with a strong tradition of excellence. The Headteacher is seeking to appoint a Senior Librarian/Independent Studies Manager. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable, resourceful and adaptable, maintaining a calm, friendly and professional manner in a busy school environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant setting with a wide range of books and resources that support both the curriculum and student enrichment. The library provides a calm and pleasant space for study, encouraging reading for both enjoyment and academic purpose. The Senior Librarian will collaborate with staff and students to identify information needs, promote reading and research skills, and ensure the library remains an inclusive, welcoming environment that supports wellbeing and effective study. The position is offered on a part-time basis, requiring availability on Thursday and Fridays.

The successful candidate will have:

A good level of ICT competency, excellent communications skills, and the ability to work flexibly

Knowledge of working within a Library environment

Have knowledge of communicating with a variety of stakeholders

Passionate about promoting literacy and learning to the pupils.

Ability to problem solve and work inventively

We can offer:

A friendly work environment and a supportive team

Pension, Cycle scheme, Season ticket loan, Tech scheme, EAP

Continuous CPD

Happy and confident children who enjoy being at school

A committed Governing Body and an experienced and committed leadership team

Please contact Jobs@fortismere.org.uk for further information.

Fortismere School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Fortismere School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1765 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Fortismere School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fortismere-school

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