Head Librarian

The Opportunity

The College is seeking an experienced Chartered librarian, with a passion for working with children and an extensive knowledge of children’s literature.

Based in our Senior School library, the College Librarian oversees the library functions across the whole College, ensuring that our Senior School, Prep School and Pre-Prep Libraries are welcoming, safe and positive environments for our pupils to enjoy and enhance their learning experience.  Working alongside the teaching staff, the College Librarian is integral in supporting work within the classroom and beginning a life-long love of reading, learning and research.   

Based in our stunning Senior School Library, the Librarians responsibilities will include; planning and strategic direction of the College Libraries, developing the library collections and digital resources, managing and developing staff, budget management and maintaining an attractive and welcoming environment.  Our library also offers a range of enrichment and extracurricular clubs and activities, and the role encompasses organising and overseeing activities including World Book Day, National Poetry Day and our annual Festival of Literature.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding Chartered Librarian with the ability to convey a passion for books.  They will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, management experience and have the ability to work on their own initiative. Previous experience of working within an educational organisation is desirable.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of the College’s Child Protection Policy is available on the website.

Bishop's Stortford College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; all employees are subject to a number of pre-employment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. References and an online search will be undertaken prior to interview. To this end, robust Safeguarding processes and procedures are in place to support families, pupils, staff, and volunteers. In compliance with the sharing of information guidance/best practice, any concerns are passed to designated teachers, trained in Safeguarding.