Library Assistant - Graveney School

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Job description

Part Time/Term Time Only – 16 hours per week
[Monday and Wednesday 10.30 – 2.30 preferably and all day Friday]

To start as soon as possible

Would you like the opportunity to work as part of a team of highly experienced and ambitious colleagues? Graveney is an extremely popular and successful 11-18 School, situated in South West London, SW17 with the benefit of being situated in beautiful campus style surroundings with excellent facilities and a warm community atmosphere.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a love of literature and books, to take on the responsibility of providing support to the Librarian in the daily running of the Library at Graveney School. The successful candidate will, ideally, have some experience in a similar role that will include:

1. Supervision of library users
2. Administration of library resources
3. Taking sole responsibility for the Library, in the absence of the Librarian, for one day a week

It is a very supportive environment that prides itself on the delivery of a comprehensive library service across the full secondary school age range located in our large and attractive school site.

Previous experience within a secondary school setting is also desirable but not essential.

The successful candidates will have excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills and be competent in using ICT.

We warmly welcome and encourage applicants from minority groups to apply for our vacancies.

In accordance with Graveney Trust's commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, applicants must complete the application form attached with this advert in order to be considered for shortlisting. Applicants must also complete and return the Recruitment Monitoring form in addition to their application.

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. Alternatively, further information for candidates, an application form and job description can be found at https://www.graveney.org/Recruitment/

Closing date for applications: Noon, Friday 18 April 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 21 and 28 April 2025

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as they are received.

The Trust reserves the right to close the advert at any time.

Graveney Trust is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the well-being and safety of staff and students. All our employees, volunteers and contractors share this commitment and we will carry out Enhanced DBS checks for all appointments as well ensuring that our rigorous pre-recruitment checks are strictly adhered to.

We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity, creating an environment where the rights and dignity of all members of our community are respected. We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that we do not accept CVs and no agencies.

Graveney School
(Graveney School is part of Graveney Trust)
Welham Road
Tooting, London
SW17 9BU
Tel: [phone]
Website:www.graveney.org
Principal: Cynthia Rickman