Assistant Librarian
Reigate Grammar School
Location: Reigate, Redhill
Closing date: 25 September 2026, 9am
Hours: 32 hours per week | Term time plus 5 weeks | Ideally 4 days per week
Join our welcoming school community as a Library Assistant and help create a library where students can read, learn, explore and thrive. You'll support independent study, encourage reading for pleasure, create engaging displays and resources, and work with staff and students across the school.
We're looking for an enthusiastic, organised and approachable person with a genuine interest in education and the confidence to inspire and support young people. Previous library experience is desirable, but not essential.
For further information, please download the Full Job Description.
Hours
32 hours per week | Term time plus 5 weeks | Ideally 4 days per week
Safeguarding commitment
This role will involve contact with children. Reigate Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants should read the school's safeguarding policy (available on our website) and are required to declare any criminal convictions, cautions or disciplinary proceedings related to young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Services. Full details are given on the application form.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent"), unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules, in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Equal Opportunities
This role will involve contact with children. Reigate Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants should read the school's safeguarding policy (available on our website) and are required to declare any criminal convictions, cautions or disciplinary proceedings related to young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Services. Full details are given on the application form. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent"), unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules, in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
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We're looking for an enthusiastic, organised and approachable person with a genuine interest in education and the confidence to inspire and support young people. Previous library experience is desirable, but not essential.
32 hours per week | Term time plus 5 weeks | Ideally 4 days per week
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Assistant Librarian in Redhill employer: Reigate Grammar School
Reigate Grammar School is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where staff are valued and encouraged to grow. With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, the school fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring that employees can make a meaningful impact in the lives of pupils and the wider community. Located in a vibrant area, the school provides opportunities for professional development and celebrates diversity, making it an attractive place for those seeking a rewarding career in education.
