Librarian (Maternity Cover)
Location
Norwich, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/23/2026
UK Visa Sponsorship Analytics
Occupation TypeLibrarians
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
Employer Norwich High School for Girls - GDST Location Norwich, Norfolk Contract Type Temporary Hours Full Time Contract Length Temporary (Maternity Cover) Salary Support Staff Grade 4 - £30,723-£40,989 pro rata
Posted 23rd April 2026 Start Date 1st September 2026 Expires 15th May 2026 11:59 AM Contract Type Temporary Start Date 1st September 2026 Job ID 1546326
Start Date 1st September 2026
Start date – 1 September 2026
Support Staff Grade 4 - £30,723 to £40,989 pro rata
We would also be keen to hear from candidates who might be interested in job-sharing - either splitting the day or the week.
Norwich High School for Girls is seeking to appoint someone to cover the Maternity Leave of our current Librarian. We are looking for a Librarian who is passionate about reading and has the ability to inspire and motivate students to engage with reading.
The Librarian will manage the libraries in our Senior School and Prep School to ensure that all students develop a love of reading, an understanding of the library as a welcoming space for independent study and a resource centre for academic research. The core role will be to manage library stock so that students and staff have ready access to as broad and relevant a range of reading matter, reference materials, research tools and information services as possible. The post-holder will also be responsible for our after-school supervised homework sessions which run in the Senior School library (4-6pm) under the direction of the duty member of the SLT.
The role is term time only, plus five days in the holidays.
About Norwich High School For Girls
Norwich High School for Girls is an independent day school for girls from 3-18 with approximately 600 pupils. The school is part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the largest independent school group in the UK. It is at the forefront of education for girls and a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a strong professional development programme. These benefits include:
Posted 23rd April 2026 Start Date 1st September 2026 Expires 15th May 2026 11:59 AM Contract Type Temporary Start Date 1st September 2026 Job ID 1546326
Start Date 1st September 2026
- Contract Type :Temporary
- Contract Length: Temporary (Maternity Cover)
- Job ID: 1546326
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Start date – 1 September 2026
Support Staff Grade 4 - £30,723 to £40,989 pro rata
We would also be keen to hear from candidates who might be interested in job-sharing - either splitting the day or the week.
Norwich High School for Girls is seeking to appoint someone to cover the Maternity Leave of our current Librarian. We are looking for a Librarian who is passionate about reading and has the ability to inspire and motivate students to engage with reading.
The Librarian will manage the libraries in our Senior School and Prep School to ensure that all students develop a love of reading, an understanding of the library as a welcoming space for independent study and a resource centre for academic research. The core role will be to manage library stock so that students and staff have ready access to as broad and relevant a range of reading matter, reference materials, research tools and information services as possible. The post-holder will also be responsible for our after-school supervised homework sessions which run in the Senior School library (4-6pm) under the direction of the duty member of the SLT.
The role is term time only, plus five days in the holidays.
About Norwich High School For Girls
Norwich High School for Girls is an independent day school for girls from 3-18 with approximately 600 pupils. The school is part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the largest independent school group in the UK. It is at the forefront of education for girls and a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a strong professional development programme. These benefits include:
- Competitive salaries
Please note that CVs without a completed school application form cannot be considered.
Closing date: 12 noon Friday 15th May 2026
Interview date: 3rd June 2026
Attachments
Librarian JD
Safeguarding Statement
The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be subject to an online search. This isn't part of the shortlisting process - candidates will have an opportunity to address any areas of concern at interview. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
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