Location: Hereford

Post title: Library Assistant (based in The Gilbert Library, Cathedral Close, Hereford HR1 2NG Salary: £18,527 - £21,914 depending upon experience and qualification (equates to a salary between £6,495 - £7,682 for the work pattern detailed below)

Point 9-15 on the support salary scale.

Hours/weeks: 2 days per week (16.5 hours), term time only (36 weeks per year)

Hereford Cathedral School has a well-established and thriving extra-curricular programme, and the successful applicant will be expected to play an active part in this.

General responsibilities:

 To assist with research and project-based work in the libraries. To supervise pupils and run the library during the pupil’s lunch break and after school. To undertake the training and supervision of pupil assistants and monitors in appropriate library tasks.

 Assist in planning and overseeing the management and organisation of the Libraries

 Process, organise, promote and maintain all of the library stock, including cataloguing.  Ensure equal access and an equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff

 Optimise the use of IT including running the Library Management System, entering data, running reports etc.

 Lead user education sessions when required in both how to use the Libraries and all equipment. Participation with the teaching staff in the planning and development of the school’s curriculum delivery, information skills, language policy and programmes

 Ensure a high standard of display and promotional material to enhance the appearance of the libraries

 To assist at Library events, after school if required

 To cover for the Librarian where necessary

 Guidance and assistance to pupils and teachers, supporting their use of library resources and their research.

 Assist with stock selection and deletion, processing new books and financial data.

 To oversee the overdue reminders and procedures. Any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of duties and responsibilities of the posts as defined

REPORTING LINES

The post holder reports to the Head of Library and support will also be given from the Head of Learning Support.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

To act as a Library Assistant in the Senior School.

RESPONSIBILITIES

 To contribute to the provision of a high standard of service to meet the learning needs of pupils and staff across the whole school community. To assist with research and project-based work in the libraries. To supervise pupils and run the libraries during the pupil’s lunch break and after school. To undertake the training and supervision of pupil assistants and monitors in appropriate library tasks.

 Assist in planning and overseeing the management and organisation of the Library

 Process, organise, promote and maintain all of the library stock (including cataloguing).

 Ensure equal access and an equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff

 Optimise the use of IT including running the Library Management System, entering book and student data, running reports etc.

 Lead user education sessions when required in both how to use the Libraries and all equipment. Participation with the teaching staff in the planning and development of the school’s curriculum delivery, information skills, language policy and programmes

 Ensure a high standard of display and promotional material to enhance the appearance of the libraries

 To assist at Library events, after school if required

 To cover for the Librarian where necessary

 Guidance and assistance to pupils and teachers, supporting their use of library resources and research.

 Assist with stock selection and deletion, processing new books and financial data.

 To oversee the overdue reminders and procedures.

 Any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of duties and responsibilities of the posts as defined

H O W T O A P P L Y

An application form and information pack may be downloaded from the school website: www.herefordcs.com/job-vacancies

Completed applications should be accompanied by a covering letter and sent to Mrs Cath Knowles, Hereford Cathedral School, Old Deanery, The Cathedral Close, Hereford HR1 2NG or to c.knowles@herefordcs.com

The closing date for applications is 9am on Thursday 4 December 2025.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references and other safer recruitment checks.

Hereford Cathedral School is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

The School retains the right to interview suitable applicants and appoint before the deadline