School Librarian

Job overview

School Librarian

Required for: January 2026

Full time 40hrs, 8.30 - 17.30 , Term time only, 37 weeks + 2 weeks including INSET days

Salary: Actual £27,737 - £29,860  (FTE £31,416 - £33,820), Gr 6 Pt 21 - Pt 24 dependent on experience

(2025/2026 rates)

The London Academy of Excellence (LAE) is seeking to recruit a Librarian.

The successful candidate will:

- Demonstrate a passion for promoting reading culture among students, 

- Be committed to providing excellent customer service to all library users

- Have the ability to work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and students

- Be dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment within the library

- To promote an interest in information retrieval and encourage skills in finding and using it effectively and responsibly

- To support the curriculum through provision of up-to-date resources

- To have an in-depth knowledge of all resources available to Library users and give appropriate guidance

- To be responsible for the selection and deselection of stock

The successful candidate will also support the growth and transition of our library into our new school premises, Hawthorne House in September 2026. With a brand new state of the art library being built, this is an exciting time for a Librarian to join us. 

The LAE is one of the most successful sixth form schools in the country and unrivalled in its commitment to recruiting  scholars from less-advantaged backgrounds. LAE scholars from all backgrounds progress in substantial numbers to some of the most competitive universities and medical schools in the UK and around the world. The LAE is ranked among the top A level providers in the country by both The Times and The Telegraph and is the first state school in the world admitted to the World Leading Schools Association.

The LAE’s success is founded on its highly competent, committed and caring staff dedicated to the Academy mission of social mobility. Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. Our Staff Wellbeing Charter prioritises high quality professional development but also the cultivation of a sustainable work-life balance, tailored wherever possible to individual circumstances.

The LAE is located in the heart of Stratford, opposite one of the largest and most accessible public transport hubs in London. If you believe that you align to the school’s core values and mission, please submit an application to become part of the LAE community. To apply, please complete an application by Monday 17 November 2025 by 9.00am.

LAE reserves the right to appoint ahead of the deadline and therefore early application is advised. For more information, please contact HR@lae.ac.uk

The LAE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment screening, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. LAE is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.