School Librarian

• We are seeking a passionate and self-driven School Librarian to join us starting September 2024.
• This is a great opportunity for someone dedicated to fostering a love for reading. You'll collaborate closely with the English department to enhance engagement with library resources. Additionally, you'll have the chance to participate in organizing events such as author visits.
• The ideal candidate will possess a wide knowledge of children's literature.
• Prior experience in a similar setting and familiarity with library management systems would be beneficial.

This position is part-time, term-time only, from 10 am to 2 pm, Monday to Friday.

• Supportive staff team
• Invaluable teaching exposure
• On-site single accommodation and meals during term time
• Access to school facilities including a swimming pool and sports amenities, discounted staff yoga classes
• Opportunity to participate in the Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Convenient on-site parking

For more details and to submit your application, please visit our website through the designated button.

Closing date: 16th June 2024.

We retain the right to interview and extend an offer to a strong candidate before the closing date. Hence, early submissions are recommended.

Westbourne House is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting children's well-being, expecting all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment.

All candidates must consent to appropriate child protection screening, including checks with current and past employers, online screenings, Disclosure & Barring Service checks, overseas verifications, and Secretary of State's Prohibition List checks related to Teaching and Management roles.

• Westbourne House is positioned just east of Chichester within expansive grounds spanning over 100 acres. The school accommodates around 360 boys and girls aged between 2-13 years. Most students proceed to prominent public schools across the South.
• The institution boasts exceptional facilities, well-equipped teaching spaces with interactive whiteboards, provision of laptops for class use, dedicated rooms for various subjects, a modern theatre, and a sizable lake for kayaking activities.
• Academic standards are maintained at a high level, evidenced by outstanding Common Entrance results and a notable scholarship record. The school emphasizes the High Performance Learning approach to nurture students' learning capabilities, believing in their potential for top-tier performance irrespective of their current levels
• The Music and Drama departments achieve consistently high standards, involving all students in productions and musical activities. The school also offers a diverse range of sports and extracurricular activities to enrich the student experience.
• Boarding facilities are available for approximately 100 students, offering both part-time and full-time options to allow students to benefit from the school's vast resources and grounds.