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Forest Hill School is a thriving and aspirational comprehensive school in south-east London providing high-quality education to boys aged 11-18. We are a community which 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.

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:

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  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

Please visit our website at www.foresthill.lewisham.sch.uk, to make direct online applications, which must be returned to [email protected],

Please note - we do not accept CVs, (no agencies) and applications must be submitted on the Lewisham Support Staff Application Form, available from our School Website.

Informal visits are welcome and should be arranged with the Librarian – Karen Hans – please contact the school on 020 8699 9343.

Closing date for applications is 9am, Friday 21st July with interviews scheduled for week commencing 7th August 2023.

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 CRB 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.