School Librarian

The London Oratory School invites you to apply for the full time, permanent post of School Librarian from September 2026. Trad, but quirky, The London Oratory is amongst the city’s most prestigious Catholic schools. We educate boys from 7 to 18, with girls in the Sixth form, in a broad, liberal arts curriculum – but that’s not all, so do please visit our website for a fuller flavour. Our invitation: We are seeking an exceptional librarian to lead the intellectual and cultural heart of the school. This is a role is ideal for someone who wishes to shape pupils’ learning habits, independent study, and love of reading. This position is fixed term in the first instance as we are in a temporary space and will transition to a permanent library space. As Librarian, you will provide visible, knowledgeable, and inspiring stewardship of St Philip’s Library, ensuring it remains a vibrant, well‑curated, and academically purposeful space. You will oversee the development of library resources, supervise Sixth Form private study, and champion pupils’ independent learning, digital literacy, and research skills. You will work closely with academic departments, supporting teachers in enriching their curricula and ensuring pupils have access to high‑quality resources. You will also lead on shaping the Library and ensuring it remains a modern, accessible educational environment. You will cultivate a culture of scholarship, curiosity, and disciplined learning guiding pupils in their reading choices, supporting their research, and modelling the habits of an independent learner. You will also play a key role in maintaining a calm, purposeful atmosphere for Sixth Form study, working in partnership with colleagues to promote positive learning behaviours. Your gifts: We are looking for someone with a passion for reading and learning, and the confidence to lead a central whole‑school resource. You will bring organisation, initiative, and intellectual presence, with the ability to train,