Assistant librarian

Job title:

Assistant librarian

Company

The Grammar School at Leeds

Job description

Contract: Permanent, full-time, term-time only plus five daysHours: 35 hours per weekSalary: GSAL point 14, £25,542 per annum full-time equivalent. Actual salary payable based on 35 hours per week, term-time only plus five days £20,259.42The roleThe Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) has an exciting opportunity for a full time (TTO) assistant librarian who will assist the library team with staffing the enquiries desk, shelving, overdue books, payments and book processing and keeping our three libraries welcoming and tidy, ensuring a first-class service is offered to all who visit the GSAL libraries. As a member of a busy library team, our library assistants will play a crucial role in creating a positive first impression of the GSAL library service.The successful applicant will need to have a good attention to detail and be able to deliver a high-quality service in all three libraries. As well as the tasks outlined above, our assistant librarian will be an integral part of the library and information services team, which is responsible for running all three GSAL libraries, delivering information skills as well as providing reader development opportunities to the whole school community. Offering administrative support to the team, the library assistants assist the team in its primary responsibility of delivery an excellent and friendly library service.Why GSAL?The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) is one of the leading schools in the north and traces its history back to 1552. In the last five years GSAL Senior School has twice been named North Independent School of the Year, and North Independent School of the Decade in the Sunday Times Parent Power League Table. The school aims to inspire all members of our community and to instil values of responsibility, respect and resilience in all our pupils.BenefitsWe value our team and offer a wide range of benefits including:Enhanced school holidays (approximately 16 weeks)Significant discount on school fees (eligibility criteria apply)Subsidised childcare provided for colleagues’ children during school INSET days (from the age of 3 up to age 11)Defined contribution pension scheme through Aviva starting from 3% employee contribution and 6% employer contributionTraining and CPD available including five inset days per academic yearColleague lunches: three courses for £2.40 available during school lunchtimes plus free tea, coffee and hot chocolateAccess to 24/7 online GP appointments through our provider Health HeroAccess to our Employee Assistance Programme well-being app, Vivup, offering telephone counselling, financial and legal advice plus 6-8 face-to-face counselling sessionsDiscounts through multiple providers, including Vivup, discounts for teachers and ExtrasBeautiful lunch time walking routes around our 140 acre siteOnsite gym and swimming pool available for colleague use within set times as well as classes such as Pilates, meditation, kettlebells, spinning and bootcampsSalary sacrifice schemes for cycle to workFree car parking available on siteUse of the school’s extensive library facilityGenerous leave of absence scheme to support our employees when they need itOpportunity to be involved in extracurricular activities such as the staff pantomime, well-being committee or volunteer for community eventsHow to applyPlease then complete the online GSAL application form found on our website. Please be prepared to provide copies of any qualifications mentioned in your application. For any enquiries about the vacancy, feel free to contactMore information about the role and responsibilities are contained in the candidate pack attached in the documents section on our website advert. Please note we cannot offer tours or visits due to the high volume of interest.The closing date for applications is: 08.00 Monday 23 June 2025Interview date: Monday 30 June 2025

Expected salary

£20259.42 per year

Location

Leeds

Job date

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:49:12 GMT

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