About Us
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a community that values dignity, community, wisdom, and hope.
- Work in a supportive and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Enjoy access to excellent facilities and resources to support your teaching, including the use of iPads for every student as part of our innovative approach to learning.
- Be at the forefront of our exciting curriculum development, where technology and traditional teaching methods blend seamlessly to enhance the educational experience of every child.
- Make a positive impact on the lives of young people and lifelong learning.
About Holy Trinity Church of England School:
Holy Trinity Church of England School is a vibrant and inclusive community located in Crawley, a culturally rich and diverse town. Crawley has fantastic transport links sitting halfway between Croydon and Brighton on the M23 corridor. There is also a fast train service between London Victoria, East Croydon, Haywards Heath and Brighton, in addition to other lines that serve the South. The school operates a minibus service for staff at the start and end of the day serving the three stations in Crawley (Ifield, Crawley and Three Bridges). The school is also the most well connected by bus of the six secondary schools in this area.
Rooted in Christian values, our ethos is underpinned by four key values: dignity, community, wisdom, and hope. We are dedicated to inspiring every student and providing an environment where our students can truly excel, both academically and personally.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and warmly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our community and enhances our ability to serve and support everyone in our school community. We welcome people from all ethnicities, faiths, abilities, genders and sexual orientations, and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all. If you’re passionate, driven and share our belief in the key values of dignity, community, wisdom and hope which underpin our school then we invite you to apply and bring your unique voice and talents to our team.
Crawley’s rich diversity and multiculturalism make our school an exciting place to work, where every day presents new challenges and rewards. As part of our team, you’ll be supported in your professional development and have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our curriculum. We are committed to raising standards and unlocking the potential of every child, and we’re looking for someone who shares our passion for excellence and innovation.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic School Librarian Assistant to join our team. This unique role combines the responsibilities of a school librarian assistant which includes supporting strategies to raise the profile of reading across the school and foster a love of reading with our students. You will play a central role in supporting the library and librarian as a welcoming and resource-rich environment.
What You Need to Succeed
Key Responsibilities:
1. Student Support and Engagement:
- Provide a friendly and approachable point of contact for students and staff using the library.
- Assist students in locating resources, both physical and digital, and guide them in their research.
- Promote reading for pleasure and assist students in choosing appropriate books based on their interest and reading levels.
- Support the School Librarian in delivering inductions and literacy sessions with students.
- Supervise students in the library, ensuring a productive and respectful learning environment.
- Assist in the running of library clubs, reading groups and other literacy focused activities.
2. Library Operations and Administration:
- Assist with the daily circulation of library materials (issuing, returning and renewing books and resources)
- Shelve books and other resources accurately and efficiently maintaining an organised and tidy library space.
- Process new resources including cataloguing (under guidance), covering, stamping and barcoding. Full training will be provided.
- Assist with the repair and maintenance of damaged library materials.
- Support the Librarian in stocktaking and weeding of resources.
- Maintain library displays and promotional materials to keep the library visually appealing and highlight new acquisitions or themes.
3. Curriculum support:
- Work in collaboration with the School Librarian to ensure library resources align with the school curriculum and departmental needs.
- Assist in preparing resource lists and book box requests for different subjects.
- Keep up to date with new publications, educational trends, and digital resources relevant to the school curriculum.
4.General Duties:
- Maintain a safe and secure library environment, adhering to school policies and procedures.
- Undertake relevant training and professional development to enhance library skills and knowledge.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by the School Librarian, English Department or Senior Leadership Team.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Previous experience working in a library or in a similar role within an educational setting.
- Demonstrated passion for promoting literacy and encouraging reading for pleasure among young people.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff to enhance literacy across the curriculum.
- A commitment to upholding the school’s Christian ethos and values.
Further Information
Holy Trinity CofE School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
Once complete please return this to [email protected] by 9am on Friday 19th June 2026.
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to contact us.
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
The reference number for this role is SCHO02546.
