Librarian

About the Role

We are an outstanding inclusive school in south London seeking a Librarian for an August start. We are values led putting students at the heart of everything we do. We believe it is important that all students are given the opportunity to succeed and reach their potential through focusing on their aspiration and ability for excellence.

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Ensure the Library is a high-quality, well-equipped service accessible to all students
  • Manage the library space during mornings, break, lunch, and after school in line with the school’s Positive Discipline policy
  • Organise and manage special reading events (e.g., Book Week, Black History Month)
  • Lead reading assemblies, visit tutor groups, run book groups and author visits
  • Manage the library stock and budget efficiently
  • Support student learning by promoting independent research and reading for pleasure

What the school offers its staff

  • The chance to work in an outstanding school that achieves strong results
  • A workplace that prioritises staff well-being, satisfaction, and recognition
  • A professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment
  • Outstanding professional development with progression


Further details about the role

  • The school is a genuinely inclusive mixed 11–18 comprehensive school adjacent to North Dulwich station and serving a diverse local inner-city community
  • We were judged ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2022 again, and have been awarded “World Class School” status again in 2019
  • Our exam results in 2022 were excellent with 60% of students achieving an A\*-A at A-Level and 79% of students achieving a good pass in English and Maths at GCSE
  • In the 2022 Staff Survey 88% of staff said they are proud to work at our school and 90% agreed that the school is well led and managed
  • We receive 1,200 Year 7 applications, every year, for 192 places


Further details about the role

How to apply

For further information and an application pack, please visit our website: Charter School North Dulwich

or https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/librarian-southwark-2236372

Closing date:   Friday 18th July 2025 at 9am 
Interviews:       Tuesday 22nd July 2025

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to equality and diversity, and to being a family where everyone can be themselves. We are committed to continuous improvement in how representative we are of our local communities, including gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and all other aspects of diversity.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, and staff networks to provide a supportive environment in the workplace where members can receive peer to peer support.

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment.

Job Title
Librarian
Start Date
August 28, 2025
As soon as possible
Department
Library
Pay Scale
Hay 7 (23-29)
Contract type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Term Time Only
Closing date for applications
July 18, 2025

Organisation Information

The Charter School North Dulwich
Red Post Hill
London
SE24 9JH
020 7346 6600

www.charternorthdulwich.org.uk

Info@charternorthdulwich.org.uk