Repton School Librarian

Package Description

Job Title: School Librarian

Reporting to: Deputy Head

Hours of work: To be agreed with the successful candidate. This will be a full time, term time only position.

Salary: Dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

Location: Repton School

Holidays: Term Time Only position, holiday pay is included in the salary.

Benefits: Please see attached job description for details

Job Introduction

Repton is a wonderful and inspiring place to work: one of the UK’s foremost co‑educational boarding and day schools. Set in the heart of the English countryside, yet within easy reach of major cities, the School is strengthened by a history that stretches back over a thousand years, while remaining firmly focused on meeting the challenges and opportunities of the twenty‑first century.

We are seeking to appoint a skilled and committed Librarian who will play a central role in supporting the academic life of the School. The Library lies at the heart of intellectual enquiry at Repton, providing a space in which pupils can read, research and think independently, supported by expert guidance and a rich and carefully curated collection of resources.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a proactive and reflective individual who is passionate about reading, learning and the development of young people. The successful candidate will contribute to a culture in which curiosity is encouraged, scholarship is valued, and pupils are inspired to engage deeply with ideas both within and beyond the curriculum.

Please submit your application online by 2nd November 2026

Should you have any questions, or wish to complete an offline application form, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR team via [email protected].

Main Responsibilities

Library Management and Operations

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the School Library, based in the Old Priory building.
• Maintain an organised, accessible and well‑presented library environment.

Resources and Collection Development

• Select, acquire and maintain a relevant and engaging range of library resources (print and digital).
• Ensure resources support curriculum delivery and independent learning.

Supporting Teaching and Learning

• Support independent study and project work.

Reading and Engagement

• Contribute to literacy development and enrichment opportunities, including the running of relevant academic clubs.

Administration and Budget

• Manage the library budget effectively.

Wider Contribution

• Provide support to the Deputy Head (Academic) with regards to Speech Day – specifically, the organising of pupil prizes, completing the required administrative tasks
• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the Headmaster/Principal Deputy Head/Deputy Head (Academic).
• Line manage the work of the Part Time Archivist and form time to time, assist them with their duties where reasonably required.

Please see the attached job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About Repton School

Repton is the ancient capital of Mercia, and the School, founded in 1557 from a bequest from Sir John Port of Etwall, was established on the site of a 7th century Anglo-Saxon Benedictine abbey and latterly a 12th century Augustinian priory and the School today incorporates many of the original buildings from the estate.

The School has over one thousand pupils across the Prep and Senior School, making it large enough to achieve excellence in and out of the classroom, yet small enough for individuals to grow and succeed. Repton and Repton Prep have always enjoyed a very close relationship and in 2020, the schools became a through-school.

At Repton Senior, each pupil, whether day or boarding, is a member of a House. Academic standards are high and creative activities, including music, art, drama and design, flourish. The School has a national profile in sport, in particular in football, hockey, cricket and swimming. Our pupils thrive both in and out of the classroom and they develop the skills, qualities and values that will lead to a successful life.

Repton was one of the first British schools to set up overseas schools with the establishment of Repton School Dubai in 2007, and the development of a community of international schools is key to Repton’s future vision. Currently, Repton has schools in Dubai (2), Abu Dhabi (2), China, and Egypt, with plans to open a further four more over the next few years. Repton also includes five schools in the UK (Repton, Repton Prep, St Wystan’s, Vinehall and Marlborough House) with the ambition to grow its UK family of schools.