School Librarian

Kensington Prep School seeks a dynamic and enthusiastic Librarian to play a key role at the heart of an active and thriving school community.

As School Librarian, you will work closely with teachers and students to provide guidance and support in selecting books appropriate to each student's reading level. You will stay up to date with new releases and launches, ensuring that our library's collection remains relevant, engaging and age appropriate for our students. Additionally, you will be responsible for organising displays and events to mark key cultural and historical events, such as International Women's Day and Remembrance Day.

You will be a passionate individual, eager to help our students develop their literacy skills and encourage a lifelong love of learning and reading. You will be committed to your own continuous professional development and will show an understanding of the level of personal and professional commitment required to contribute to our extended school community.

Why Kensington Prep?

Based in Fulham, we are justifiably proud of our reputation and are pleased to have been recognised by a range of high-profile awards.

Staff are inspired and supported in a highly professional environment led by a friendly leadership team. We offer competitive salary scales, excellent conditions of service and career development opportunities. With the recent completion of new ground-breaking facilities, it is a particularly exciting time to join the school.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a strong professional development programme. These benefits include:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Free school lunches
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

Applications should be received by Thursday 4th May 2023 at 12pm.

Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 8th May 2023.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.