School Librarian (Maternity Cover)

The successful candidate will be an experienced Librarian ideally within a school setting, with the ability to use their professional knowledge and skills to initiate new projects and promote an environment for the whole of our College community, which is conducive to study, research and actively encourages private reading.

This role is being offered on a fixed term contract until December 2025 although this may be extended until April 2026. It is full-time, term time plus 5 Inset days, Open day and an additional 3 days to prepare library resources prior to the start of the academic year (total of 179 working days).

Candidates must have a willingness to play a full part in the extra-curricular life of the College and be in sympathy with its Catholic ethos. In return we offer an attractive salary and benefits package including free lunches and car parking, use of the Fitness Suite, free annual flu vaccination, cycle to work and tech schemes.

St Columba’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including reference checks with past employers, online background checks, and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

If you wish to discuss the vacancy further, please contact Jackie Metcalfe, HR Manager at metcalfe.j@stcolumbascollege.org or on 01727 892095. To apply for this position, visit the Work with Us page on our website https://stcolumbascollege.org/

Closing date: 10 am on Wednesday, 12th February 2025. Interviews will be conducted following half term on Tuesday, 25th February. Early applications are encouraged as the College reserves the right to call suitable candidates to interview and to appoint prior to the closing date.

St Columba’s College is a Catholic Foundation of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart (US Province)