Patcham High School
School Librarian, Brighton - 32.5 hours per week, term time only
Brighton BN1 8PB
Key information
- Pay
- from £22,846.89 a year
- Hours
- Part-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Workplace arrangement
- On-site
- Posted date
- 21 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 9 Nov 2026
About this role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking School Librarian to join our team as soon as possible to work 5 days per week, from 8.30am-3.30pm, 32.5 hours per week. This is a Grade C role, LGA Scale 5, Point 13-17 £30,023-£32,046 per annum pro rata. Actual pro rata salary £22,846.89 per annum (term time only, paid for 45.05 weeks per year.
We would like a Librarian, who is passionate about reading and literacy. The successful candidate will work with senior staff and another Librarian to create an exciting environment that promotes reading and literacy for students, staff and visitors. Ideally candidates will have experience in this field, but this is not essential as training can be provided if required. A detailed job description and person specification is attached or can be downloaded from our school’s website https://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/join-us/work-with-us/current-vacancies
We welcome applications from colleagues who are determined to make a difference.
To apply please download the application form from the school’s website https://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/join-us/work-with-us/current-vacancies and email to Elise Holmes, PA to Headteacher eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit please contact Elise either by email or by telephone (01273 543484).
PLEASE NOTE
WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS BY CV
Patcham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We are open to flexible working.
We reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate become available and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date.