Graduate Trainee Librarian

We are looking for an organised, customer focused, enthusiastic, and confident Graduate Trainee Librarian to join our team of librarians. The successful candidate will help maintain the library as a calm, comfortable, welcoming, information-rich space that supports both study and reading for pleasure. They will support the Librarians in the day-to-day operation of the Library, including, but not limited to circulation and organisation of library resources, issuing materials, processing new stock, maintaining well-ordered shelves and creating engaging library information both in the Library and on social media. This role is designed to provide the post holder with structured training and hands-on experience across a wide range of tasks, offering the chance to develop key library skills and gain a strong understanding of how a school library operates. The role is also designed to support those looking to pursue a recognised postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Science or a related field. Strong interpersonal, IT and behaviour management skills are essential as the post holder will take primary responsibility for the Issue Desk at the start of each day, answering enquiries, registering classes, supervising pupils as needed and helping to ensure a focused and orderly environment. Prior experience working in a library is not essential and the successful candidate will receive ongoing training and support from qualified librarians to build their library knowledge and learn new skills. Benefits include: Free school meals when on-site Generous School pension scheme Free access to the School’s leisure facilities, including a fitness gym (restricted hours) Cycle to Work Scheme and season ticket loans following completion of our standard probation period Private medical insurance (opt in) For further information and to apply, please click the apply button. The deadline for applications is midday on Thursday 28th May 2026. In-person interviews will