Job Description
FOREST HILL SCHOOL
Dacres Road, London SE23 2XN
Boys 11-16, Mixed 16-18
Tel. 020 8699 9343
www.foresthill.lewisham.sch.uk
Library Assistant
Start Date: 1 st September 2025
Salary Range: Scale 4 (SP 8-10) £31,434 to £32,346
Actual salary approximately £27,155 to £27,943
Term Time only (39 weeks), 35 hours per week
Monday – Friday, 8.30am to 4.00pm (30 mins unpaid lunch break)
“...
This combination of academic achievement, strong pastoral care and wider personal development means that pupils are well prepared for the next steps in their education or training.”
Ofsted Report, January 2024
Forest Hill School is a thriving and aspirational comprehensive school in south-east London, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in January 2024. We provide high-quality education to boys aged 11-18 and we are a community that is wholly reflective of this district of London, teaching pupils from all backgrounds and of all abilities. We also have a highly successful joint Sixth Form provision with Sydenham School for male and female students.
A broad and comprehensive curriculum is taught in modern facilities by dedicated teaching staff who are passionate about their subjects and are experts in educating and inspiring pupils to achieve excellence.
We are seeking to appoint a pro-active, reflective and kind Library Assistant to work in our Library. You will join a successful department whose aim is to maintain a safe, welcoming space for all, that nourishes the information and imagination needs of our students and supports them to progress with their reading and thinking skills, for education and for life. You will possess excellent people skills and an efficient, organised approach to all tasks.
The successful candidate will have:
- A ‘can do’ attitude
- The ability to relate well to both children and adults- including parents and other agencies
- Calm under pressure
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Good Microsoft word and Library Management System skills
- The ability to work independently using own initiative
What we can offer you:
- A highly supportive Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team
- Opportunities to make a significant contribution to our ongoing improvements
- Opportunities to further your professional development
“...The school makes sure that staff have access to high-quality training and development. This includes teachers new to the profession, who are very well supported.”
Ofsted Report, January 2024
Please visit our website at https://foresthill.lewisham.sch.uk/ to make direct online applications, which must be returned to
[email protected]Note: we do not accept CVs and all applications must be submitted on the Lewisham Teachers Application Form which is available on the School Website.
Informal visits are welcome and should be arranged with Lilly Gayle, HR Administrator – please contact the school on 020 8699 9343 or via email at
[email protected].
Closing date for applications is
12 noon Monday30 th June 2025 with interviews scheduled for Thursday 3rd July. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Safeguarding Statement
Forest Hill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Forest Hill School is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, ethnicity, religion, belief or sexual orientation.
