School Librarian (Part-Time)
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Job Summary
Permanent Part-time 0.5FTE
Cognita and Alleyns Schools Group Partnership
Cognita has formed a partnership with the Alleyns Schools Group to establish two leading independent day schools in north London. This pioneering collaboration brings together one of the worlds most influential education groups Cognita which educates over 100000 students across 21 countries and Alleyns south Londons finest co-educational day school and Co-educational School of the Year 2025.
As part of this partnership North Bridge House Regents Park Prep and North Bridge House Hampstead are becoming Alleyns schools. Alleyns Regents Park successfully transitioned this September welcoming pupils aged 3-11. Alleyns Hampstead will follow in September 2026 offering an exceptional education for pupils aged 2-18 and bringing the distinctive Alleyns ethos of academic excellence creativity and care to north London.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Librarian to join our fantastic team.
About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Librarian to join Alleyns Hampstead Senior team.
In this role you will have the opportunity to promote the joy of reading and scholarship by being responsible for the development management and promotion of the Senior School Library ensuring its effectiveness as a learning resource and information service which supports both pupils and teachers.
You will also have the opportunity to ensure that the library becomes the hub of scholarship within the school and is used effectively by pupils and academic departments.
To view a full Role Profile click here.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for an experienced Librarian who is passionate about their specialty.
The successful candidate will:
* Have excellent communication interpersonal skills and organisational skills.
* Commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues and students.
* Ability to encourage young people of different abilities to engage in reading for pleasure and their own development.
* Ability to inspire young people to adopt a scholarly approach to their study of different subjects.
* Experience of working with children to develop their interest in academic scholarship.
* Experience of engaging wide range of learners in constructive way.
* Experience of creating authentic opportunities for students to engage in research (e.g. EPQ).
Above all we are seeking a Librarian who is passionate in their specialty and are keen to engage individuals of all learning capacity in academia and reading.
Benefits at Cognita:
* Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
* Free lunch provided during Term Time
* Teachers Pension
* School holidays and public holidays
* School fee discount
* Exclusive third-party discounts
* Professional Development
How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date:29th May 2026.
Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is included within the Application Guidance.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
Early applications are encouraged we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.
