Package Description
The school prides itself on its warm and welcoming community, inclusive of all staff. Our teaching staff work alongside the operational teams to ensure the smooth running of the school. We value the contribution of all team members.
Through involvement in the co-curricular programme all those who work with us can bring their passions to work. Developing our talent is important to us. Access to training and professional development is available and encouraged.
Our reward package includes:
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Generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
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Access to onsite gym and strength & conditioning suite
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Employee Benefits Programme, including discounted access to health insurance, financial well-being products, cycle to work and electric car schemes as well as discounts to a number of major retailers
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Fee discount
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A hot lunch is provided during term time
Please note that this role does not offer visa sponsorship. The successful candidate must therefore be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.
As the position involves regulated work with children, the successful candidate will also be required to complete a PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) application.
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative librarian for our Junior School campus.
The core purpose of the role:
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Support the school's vision and values which are AMBITION, COMPASSION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY and ENGAGEMENT
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Place the library at the heart of the school's learning community and enhance the quality of teaching and learning
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Support all children on their reading journey, fostering a culture of reading for pleasure
This is a part-time role, working 25 hours per week Monday to Friday as follows:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 10.30am to 3.30pm
Tuesday and Thursday: 11.15am to 4.15pm
This role is available from 14/09/2026
Main Responsibilities
The following is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, but is intended to give a clear understanding of the role.
The post holder will be responsible for:
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In conjunction with other key members of staff, implement a policy for the library that reflects the educational aims and objectives of the school, and monitor the effectiveness of this policy on a regular basis
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Develop a good working relationship with the Librarian of our Senior School library, sharing resources and areas of expertise
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Plan and oversee the organisation and management of the library for effective use
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Actively promote the library as a resource that is at the heart of the school
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Deliver library sessions to all classes
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Provide advice and guidance on the resources available to maximise learning opportunities
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Select, organise, promote and maintain book and non-book materials to cover the full range of ages and abilities of the school community within the agreed budget
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Ensure the library offers diversity of authors, genres, publishers, subject matter and protagonists within fiction texts so that all pupils feel represented
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Ensure the library provides a suitable and welcoming atmosphere which fosters reading for pleasure
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Guide pupils on the choice of literature to meet their needs and interests
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Promote reading for pleasure throughout the school, including engaging with parents
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Compile reading recommendations and booklists in an engaging and exciting manner
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Organise and promote special events such as World Book Day or Scottish Book Week
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Run reading clubs at lunchtime and after school as appropriate
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Manage a Primary 6 Junior Librarian team, including all training and support
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Network with other partners, e.g. other local schools, Scottish Book Trust, SLS, SLA, keeping abreast of national and local reading and literacy initiatives
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Maintain personal CPD including extensive reading of children’s fiction
The Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate is someone with:
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Knowledge of safeguarding (training will be provided in line with school policy)
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Ability to relate well to young people
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Self-motivated and able to work without continual direction and supervision
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Knowledge of current children’s literature
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Knowledge of children’s reading and literacy organisations to assist with school’s offer to pupils
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Knowledge of library classification and organisation schemes
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Computer literate
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Creative
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Ability to work with all colleagues within school and externally
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Ability to multitask
About the school/organisation
The Edinburgh Academy is a fully co-educational school. The School consists of a Senior School, Junior School and a Nursery Department. The School is a member of HMC. The Edinburgh Academy moved to full co-education across the whole school in 2008. The Junior and Senior Schools are on separate sites, both of which have spacious grounds and sports facilities including extensive playing fields, an all-weather sports area, and a large Sports Hall and Centre.
