Assistant Librarian

Collegiate Prep School; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Bristol is seeking a dynamic Assistant Librarian to support the Senior Librarian in managing daily library operations. The ideal candidate will be a voracious reader with strong administrative and interpersonal skills, dedicated to fostering a love of reading among students. The role offers a part-time schedule of 32.5 hours per week with a pro-rata salary, benefits including free lunches and parking, and a vibrant school community environment.

Benefits

Free lunches during term time

Free on-site parking

Discount on school fees

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and digital skills essential.
• Willingness to promote reading among young people.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of Libraries.
• Work with the Senior Librarian for staffing.
• Develop Libraries into thriving centres of learning.

Skills

Administrative skills

Digital skills

Inter-personal skills

Love of reading

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic and highly capable Assistant Librarian to support the Senior Librarian with the day-to-day running of the Libraries, and their resources at both the Prep and Senior School sites whilst contributing to the wider life of this busy holistic school community.This post is offered from the Spring Term 2026.

Our school has a strong and vibrant reading culture, where the Libraries and resources are embedded into both the curriculum and wellbeing of staff and students. In addition to having excellent administrative, digital, and inter-personal skills, you should be a voracious reader who enjoys a hands-on approach to promoting a love of reading in young people.

The successful candidate will relish the opportunity to be a crucial part of the excellent provision already in place and further developing the Libraries into thriving centres of learning. Working across both the Senior and Prep Schools facilitates a degree of autonomy and thus it is imperative that you are able to work with initiative, as well as cohesively with others.

Hours and Salary:

The hours for this role will be for 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, from 10.30am to 5.30pm. This includes a 30 minute unpaid lunch break and is in conjunction with the Senior Librarian, to ensure staffing for both Libraries throughout the day, so some flexibility will be required.

The role is term time (35 weeks including INSET), plus 2 additional weeks worked flexibly during the school holidays.

You will receive a pro‑ra salary between £18,402 - £19,168 per annum (based on £26,460 - £27,562 FTE), depending on skills, experience and qualifications. This includes paid holiday based on 25 days per year plus 8 bank holidays pro‑ra. Staff benefits include free lunches during term time, free on-site parking and use of the school’s sports facilities. The school also offers a discount on school fees for staff at the school.

The School:

Collegiate School occupies a stunning thirty‑acre campus and has all of its facilities on-site. Collegiate Prep School, specialising in the care of our younger students, enjoys its own dedicated campus a short walk from the Senior School. We are easily accessible from the motorway network and provide an outstanding education for students aged from 3 to 18.

We are proud of our high academic standards and our innovative approach to the development of teaching and learning across the school and we value the range of opportunities we provide for our pupils outside the classroom. We are an inclusive school with a strong pastoral system which puts student welfare and sense of belonging at the forefront. Our recent ISI report was outstanding; raw examination results are consistently good, value‑add scores are high and we have waiting lists in most year groups.

How To Apply:

To download an application form and apply for this position, please click on the 'apply' button below.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 8th January 2026

Interviews are expected to take place Thursday 15th January 2026