Assistant Librarian
- Organisation: Harrow School
- Location: North West London
- Tenure: Part-time
- Closing Date: Sunday 1 November 2026
You will assist with cataloguing new books, managing the loan/return of books and stock, helping with readers’ enquiries and using the library management IT system.
Contract summary: Permanent, part time, 11 hours per week, term time only, 33 weeks per year.
Working pattern: Some flexibility may be available and can be discussed at interview.
- Wednesday: 09.00 - 10.30
- Thursday: 14.00 - 18.30
- Friday: 09.00 - 14.00
- Saturday: 08.30 - 12.30 on a rota 1 or 2 per term
- Occasional evenings during public exams
The role: The postholder assists with cataloguing new books, managing the loan/return of books and stock, helping with readers’ enquiries and using the library management IT system. You will maintain a calm, orderly space where boys can learn; recommending books, advising on research topics and checking books in and out. Your help with regular displays will encourage boys to broaden their reading horizons and you will ensure that the book stock is kept in excellent condition and organised for easy retrieval. For more information please review the job description attached as a separate document to this advertisement.
The skills: The successful candidate will have previous library experience, proven skills of using collection management software and ideally working in an education environment. A degree or equivalent qualification in library and information skills would be desirable. Flexibility to carry out the varied aspects of the role is vital. Using your calm, approachable personality you will pride yourself on building good relationships with colleagues across the site, and providing excellent customer service that inspires pupils to enjoy books and develop their reading skills.
The benefits include:
- free lunch
- free parking
- automatic enrolment in the School’s pension scheme
- use of the School’s sports facilities such as the swimming pool, gym, and running track.
- subsidised membership of the tennis, golf, angling and social clubs.
The environment: Harrow School is situated in Harrow on the Hill, northwest London, and is one of the best-known schools in the world. Around 835 boys study at Harrow and live in the School’s 12 boarding houses. The Vaughan Library is housed in a beautiful George Gilbert Scott building and is both physically and academically at the centre of Harrow School life. It has over 450 visitors daily during term time and is, therefore, a busy place where pupils and staff enjoy exceptional resources that enhance both their academic and leisure interests. Library staff are key participants in the learning process of pupils.
Applications will be processed as they are received and interviews may take place before the closing date, so early application is recommended.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are values that are important to us at Harrow. We believe in diversity of thought and actively welcome everyone regardless of their background to bring their valuable and relevant skills to our community.
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You will assist with cataloguing new books, managing the loan/return of books and stock, helping with readers’ enquiries and using the library management IT system.
Description
Contract summary: Permanent, part time, 11 hours per week, term time only, 33 weeks per year.
Working pattern: Some flexibility may be available and can be discussed at interview.
- Wednesday: 09.00 - 10.30
- Thursday: 14.00 - 18.30
- Friday: 09.00 - 14.00
- Saturday: 08.30 - 12.30 on a rota 1 or 2 per term
- Occasional evenings during public exams
The role: The postholder assists with cataloguing new books, managing the loan/return of books and stock, helping with readers’ enquiries and using the library management IT system. You will maintain a calm, orderly space where boys can learn; recommending books, advising on research topics and checking books in and out. Your help with regular displays will encourage boys to broaden their reading horizons and you will ensure that the book stock is kept in excellent condition and organised for easy retrieval. For more information please review the job description attached as a separate document to this advertisement.
The skills: The successful candidate will have previous library experience, proven skills of using collection management software and ideally working in an education environment. A degree or equivalent qualification in library and information skills would be desirable. Flexibility to carry out the varied aspects of the role is vital. Using your calm, approachable personality you will pride yourself on building good relationships with colleagues across the site, and providing excellent customer service that inspires pupils to enjoy books and develop their reading skills.
The benefits include:
- free lunch
- free parking
- automatic enrolment in the School’s pension scheme
- use of the School’s sports facilities such as the swimming pool, gym, and running track.
- subsidised membership of the tennis, golf, angling and social clubs.
The environment: Harrow School is situated in Harrow on the Hill, northwest London, and is one of the best-known schools in the world. Around 835 boys study at Harrow and live in the School’s 12 boarding houses. The Vaughan Library is housed in a beautiful George Gilbert Scott building and is both physically and academically at the centre of Harrow School life. It has over 450 visitors daily during term time and is, therefore, a busy place where pupils and staff enjoy exceptional resources that enhance both their academic and leisure interests. Library staff are key participants in the learning process of pupils.
Applications will be processed as they are received and interviews may take place before the closing date, so early application is recommended.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are values that are important to us at Harrow. We believe in diversity of thought and actively welcome everyone regardless of their background to bring their valuable and relevant skills to our community.
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