At a Glance
- Tasks: Facilitate engaging learning sessions for diverse groups inspired by the British Library's collection.
- Company: The British Library, the national library of the UK, dedicated to everyone.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, access to a Civil Service pension scheme, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Fixed term role for 6 months, perfect for students seeking meaningful work.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on learners while exploring a vast collection of knowledge.
- Qualifications: Experience in education or facilitation, with a passion for literature and humanities.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
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This is the starting salary for this role unless the successful candidate is able to evidence being in receipt of a higher salary in which case this may be reviewed
About the role
The British Library's Learning Team is responsible for leading on the Library's engagement with school students, teachers, families, and adult learners.
The collection is at the heart of this unique learning programme which offers a range of opportunities for audiences to explore, connect and interact both onsite, online and across the UK and internationally.
The Learning Facilitator role is part of a team led by the Lead Producer for Schools.
They devise and deliver a range of exciting learning opportunities for visiting groups inspired by the British Library and our collection.
Our sessions are skills-based and cross-curricular, supporting a variety of subjects with a focus on English Literature, English Language and the Humanities, as well as Citizenship, Science and Business.
The role delivers sessions for Primary and Secondary schools and Further Education colleges as well as special schools, supplementary schools, home education groups, teachers and other learning groups.
Alongside facilitating learning sessions and providing a high-quality customer experience, the postholder supports the Schools Programme Manager with collection-based and curriculum research, resource-making, evaluation and other duties in support of the programme.
This is a fixed term 6 month position for three days a week on a term-time only contract.
About us
We are the national library of the UK and we are here for everyone.
Our shelves hold over 170 million items - a living collection that gets bigger every day.
Although our roots extend back centuries, we aim to collect everything published in the UK today, tomorrow and far into the future.
Our trusted experts care for this collection and open it up for everyone to spark new discoveries, ideas and to help people do incredible things.
- What we can offer you
- Access to a defined benefit Civil Service pension scheme.
- Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time.
- We are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa for this role.
- Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check (DBS check).
- We are committed to safeguarding children for this reason this post requires an Enhanced DBS disclosure.
- Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience.
Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn.
- We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse candidates and disabled candidates.
Creating an inclusive workplace is the core of our business and a way to engage the diversity of thought that is essential to achieve our aims.
- Closing at 23:59 on Monday 17 August 2026
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Learning Facilitator employer: The British Library
The British Library is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at its iconic St Pancras site. With a commitment to inclusivity and employee development, staff enjoy flexible working arrangements and access to a defined-benefit pension scheme, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the AV sector.
