Librarian

• Claydon High School
• Address: Claydon Ipswich Suffolk IP6 0EG
• Salary: 13802 per annum (Actual salary) Grade 4 Point 9-11 Days to be confirmed 8.00 am - 3.50 pm
• Hours: 21.75 hours per week Term time 38 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference: 8873

Be the best you can be

Due to the retirement of the current post-holder Claydon High School is seeking a motivated and organised Librarian to lead and develop our library as a vibrant reading and learning hub at the heart of the school.

This is an exciting opportunity to inspire a love of reading provide crucial support for student learning and work closely with staff to enhance the curriculum.

You will play a central role in supporting our students to be the best they can be.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people with a keen eye for detail and knowledge of childrens literature helping our students make the most of the library as a resource to them.

About us

Claydon High School is a popular oversubscribed and friendly comprehensive school on the outskirts of Ipswich; we are situated close to the A14 with easy transport links across Suffolk and into Essex.

We are a small school with 767 students on roll which means that there is a close working relationship with all the staff and students in the school.

As part of the Penrose Learning Trust we also work closely with other schools within the MAT to achieve excellence through collaboration.

To find out more

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and School Information (pdf).

If you would like to have a discussion about the post or visit the school please arrange this by contacting Sue Perrotton Headteachers PA by emailing

How to apply

To apply please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to our HR Team by email to

Alternatively you can post your completed application to Penrose Learning Trust c/o East Bergholt High School Heath Road East Bergholt CO7 6RJ.

For more information please read our Guidance Notes (pdf) and visit our job vacancy page onour School website orthe trust website.

Closing date: 12.00 pm 3 June 2026.

Interview date: Week commencing 9 June 2026.

Penrose Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide references undergo employment checks and an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.