Library Assistant, St Columba's College

Library Assistant - St Columba's College

Location: St Albans

Job type: Part time, term time only + 5 Inset days + Open Morning (September)

Hours: 24 hours per week - Monday, Thursday, Friday 11 am to 5.30 pm; Wednesday 8 am to 2.30 pm (30 minute unpaid lunch break)

Start Date: April 2026

Salary: Inclusive of holiday pay, dependent upon qualifications and experience

Responsibilities

• Support the day to day operation of the Senior School library, ensuring a quality learning environment for students.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and visitors.
• Use digital library systems.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Confident, caring, and organised with a passion for inspiring a love of reading in young people.
• Previous library experience advantageous but not essential.
• Willingness to play a full part in the College's extra curricular life and sympathise with its Catholic ethos.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary inclusive of holiday pay, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
• Fee discount for children of permanent staff members educated at the College.
• Remission policy (pro rata for part time and term time staff).
• Free lunch, tea, coffee, biscuits, fruit.
• Eye care vouchers.
• Cycle to work and tech schemes.
• Confidential counselling help line.
• Support with continuing professional development.
• Contributory pension scheme (6% employer contribution).
• Use of the College fitness suite outside school hours.
• Free on site parking.

How to Apply

To apply, visit the Work with Us page on the college website:

Deadline

Monday 16th March 2026, 10am

Interviews

Interviews will be held on Monday 23 March. Early applications are encouraged; the college reserves the right to call suitable candidates for interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Safeguarding Commitment

St Columba's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service, appropriate to the post.