Assistant Librarian

Newcastle upon Tyne

Royal Grammar School           

Assistant Librarian

An opportunity has arisen for a part-time (27.5 hours per week) term-time only Assistant Librarian to join the school’s library team. The RGS has two Libraries – the main one in the Senior School and a smaller library and resource room in the Junior School.  Tasks are those expected of a librarian including managing the issue and return of the library’s stock, cataloguing of new material, keeping the library in good order, maintaining data on the library management system, assisting library users both staff and students. Depending on the skills and experience of the person appointed to the post, there may also be an opportunity for duties to be extended to include assisting with management of the School’s archive. RGS is a leading independent co-educational school with some 1,300 pupils aged 7-18.

Candidates should have: a keen interest in, and working knowledge of, children’s literature and reference sources; a commitment to promoting interest in literature and use of the Library’s facilities; excellent inter-personal skills for dealing with both adults and students (aged 7-18); a commitment to supporting the activities of children and young people and an understanding of the issues surrounding working with young people in an educational environment.

A relevant Librarianship qualification would be desirable, although not essential

Required immediately: FTE salary £19,967 pro rata’d for 27.5 hours per week term time only

Further particulars and application forms are available from the school’s website.

Applications should be submitted not later than 12.00 on the 2nd May 2018.