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The Role

SCHOOL LIBRARIAN (Maternity Cover)

• Maternity Cover - from November 2025 until 26th June 2026 initially. Possibility of extending beyond summer.
• Full Time - 40 hours per week. Monday to Thursday: 9.30am - 5.30pm. Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pm.
• Term Time Only plus In-Service Days.
• £38,223 - £42,403 per annum.

Closing Date - 29th October 2025

Interviews - W/C 3rd November 2025

Job Purpose

To co-ordinate the day-to-day operations of the library service for St George's in Junior and Senior schools, with support from the other members of the library team.

Accountable To

Deputy Head of Sixth Form

Main Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities below are illustrative. The position holder will be expected to become involved in a range of work on occasions that may not be shown below.

The Librarian will have day to day responsibility for library services to pupils in Primary 1 to Upper 6, beginning in the first instance in the Primary school and shadowing the Senior librarian, with a view to also taking responsibility for the Senior school thereafter.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver weekly library lessons in line with the library timetable.
• Deliver weekly story and rhyme time sessions for preschool and ante-preschool pupils and toddler group.
• Promote and foster the enjoyment of reading for pleasure through day-to-day interactions with staff and students.
• Contribute to the school's programme of co-curricular activities.
• Attend staff meetings and briefings as hours allow (Wednesday 3:30pm and Thursday 8:30am) or read minutes.
• Manage the enquiry desk and circulation of resources, in both libraries.
• Ensure that the library plays an integral role in supporting inquiry, and that students have easy access to print and eResources.
• Coordinate school-wide guidance and training for all staff and students in effective use of resources.
• Maintain tidy and user-ready library spaces that are welcoming, inclusive and a positive learning facility.
• Manage the Library Management System effectively.
• Ensure the collection is managed and developed in consultation with staff and students, so that resources are current, relevant to the curriculum, and meet the reading needs and interests of the school community. Ensure the collection provides a wide range of quality reading material, catering for diverse needs and interests.
• Ensure that resources are catalogued, organised and maintained in line with internationally accepted standard library practice.
• Oversee supervised study 4-5:30pm Monday- Thursday in main library.

About the school/organisation

As Edinburgh's only all-through independent school for girls aged 3-18, St George's is a place of possibilities: where everyone is clearly heard; pupils feel empowered to be themselves; and innovation is constantly encouraged.

The courage of our founding mothers, who pioneered women's education in Victorian Scotland, still echoes defiantly through our corridors. That's why amplifying the voice of every girl remains part of our DNA today as a loyal school community with a unique spirit of pride.

Over 90% of our girls achieve their first-choice post-school destination: leaving us as robust, empathetic change-makers, ready to take on the world…

Package Description

Competitive remuneration and benefits package including:-

• Reduced school fees and wraparound care at St George's School
• Pension Contribution
• Staff lunches
• Access to school buses on school bus routes for all staff (small charge payable)
• Professional learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Opportunity to benefit from the use of the many school facilities; libraries; sports facilities etc
• Death in service benefits all staff
• Opportunity to join our community and contribute to social, music, drama and other events and activities.