`We learn not for school but for life’
Oswestry School is an independent, co-educational day & boarding school, with an 11-18 Senior School of c.400 pupils and a 4-11 Prep School of just over 100 pupils. The strong ethos of the School is reflected in its strength of pastoral care and sense of community. The School recently underwent inspection, with a very good report. As well as providing a fantastic learning and living environment for young people, Oswestry School offers an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding working environment.
Located in the ancient town of Oswestry in the county of Shropshire, the school was founded in 1407 and, as such, lays claim to being one of the oldest truly independent schools in the country. It is located in a beautiful corner of Shropshire with easy access to the great outdoors as well as good links to the local town of Shrewsbury and the cities of Chester, Manchester and Birmingham.
SCHOOL LIBRARIAN
Oswestry School seeks an inspiring and passionate individual to work alongside teaching colleagues to play a key role in our recently refurbished award-winning Library and ensure that it continues to act as a central hub for the academic life of the school.
The successful candidate will have a zest for learning and be an advocate for literacy, independent study and the power of the written word. As the great Argentine writer once mused, “I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.” In the Library at Oswestry School, we aim to create a little slice of paradise for our students, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape that vision and make a significant impact on the educational experience of our pupils.
Working hours will be 37.5 per week to start as soon as possible. Core hours are from 9.00am to 5.00pm daily and the role is term time only. For an informal discussion regarding the post, please contact Mr Rory Price, Senior Deputy Head on 01691 655711 or email [email protected]
Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 4th September 2026
(please note an application form must be completed to be considered for this role)
Provisional interview Date: Wednesday 9th September 2026
Generous fee discounts for staff children, as well as a medical support package and use of facilities, help emphasise that Oswestry School is a community which cares for its employees.
The school reserves the right to offer the post at any stage in the appointment process or not to offer the post. Candidates must have the existing right to work in the UK as this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
For an application form and job description please download this from our website: Join Our Team | Oswestry School or contact HR Administrator, Lesley Ward at [email protected]
Oswestry School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Charity Registration No. 1079822.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- availability to work some evenings and weekend events
Work Location: In person
