Head Librarian

The Appointment 

The College seeks to appoint a Head Librarian to be responsible for the management, development and promotion of the College library.

Job Title:                    Head Librarian

Responsible to:          Deputy Head

Responsible for:        Library Supervisor, Assistant Librarian, Library Assistants at Prep Schools

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• To manage the school library, its budget and electronic media resources.  
• To uphold the school library policy which supports the school in meeting the targets set in the Lancing College Development Plan, in consultation with the Library Committee.  
• To ensure the provision of an excellent resource collection and information service within an environment which encourages independent learning, supporting the academic and extra-curricular life of the school.  
• To supervise and train Assistant Librarian and Library Supervisor, also student volunteers.  
• To manage the library management system.  
• To liaise with all departments to ensure the acquisition and access to appropriate learning resources and promote these to all potential users.  
• To ensure that the library provides an attractive environment for study and leisure reading.  
• To encourage leisure reading.  
• To maximise the effectiveness of students’ and teachers’ work by providing assistance in the library, as required.  
• To teach a programme of Information Handling Skills across the key stages 
• To attend Heads of Departments’ meetings (and other meetings as required) to ensure an awareness of the needs of the school community.  
• To follow up opportunities for professional development including INSET at the College.  
• To foster links with the external library community through networking, meetings and visits.  
• To assist in the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment for library users and colleagues.  
• To perform other duties as may be required.  

Required Skills, Qualifications and Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Chartered librarian.

Desirable criteria 

• Experience of working in the education sector.

   

Application Procedure:

Applications should be made using the application form. Candidates are asked to add a covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, their reasons for applying for the position at Lancing.      

Application forms are available from the College website www.lancingcollege.org.uk.   

Please send any emails to recruitment@lancing.org.uk   

A full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of two referees, one of whom should be the candidate’s current or most recent employer should be included with the application.   

Closing date: 18 June 2025. 

Interviews: w/c 23 June 2025. 

Informal conversations about the post may be arranged with Julia Nixon, Head Librarian jrn@lancing.org.uk 

The College reserves the right to call individuals to interview prior to the closing date for applications.  

To apply, please visit: https://www.lancingcollege.co.uk/vacancy/head-librarian