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LIBRARY ASSISTANT
IMMEDIATE START

Thank you for showing an interest in this post. We hope that the following
information about St Helen’s school and job description will help you to decide
that this is an application which you wish to pursue

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WELCOME TO ST HELEN’S

St Helen’s is a large, thriving all-through school and many of the girls who leave
us at the end of Year 13 have been with us since Nursery or Reception. We are
ambitious for every single girl: that she achieves her potential; that she leaves us
to embark upon an exciting and fulfilling future, able to deal with whatever life
throws at her with resilience and courage; that she possesses inner confidence,
strong personal integrity, and a sense of fun; that she is ready to go out into the
world and make a difference.

St Helen’s has a long tradition of academic excellence which encourages girls to
pursue intellectual curiosity beyond the curriculum. Our GCSE results put us
very securely into the top 50 independent schools in the country each year (28th
in 2022), and we are ranked 30th for A Level’s in the Telegraph League Table of
UK Independent schools 2022. Sixth Formers go on to established, high-ranking
universities including Oxford and Cambridge, with more than a third studying
STEM subjects. However, we give our girls much more than just academic
success; our Co-Curricular programme is rich and varied, and our pastoral care
ensures that every girl is known, valued and cared for.

Within easy reach of central London, our school is set in 21 acres of grounds
and, just as we are proud of our students’ academic achievements and their
personal development, we are also proud of our facilities and buildings. We have
invested significantly in developing our facilities over the last ten years and have
plans to do more.

St Helen’s has a warm and lively atmosphere that makes it a rewarding and
exciting place to work. Our staff and our pupils look out for each other and
encourage each other to be the best possible version of themselves. As such,
you will play a vital role in supporting the school in the next stage of its journey.
We look forward to receiving your application.

THE SCHOOL

St Helen’s is an academically selective independent girls’ day school of more
than 1100 students aged 3-18, set in beautiful green space in Northwood,
Middlesex.

It draws pupils from a wide area of north-west London, Buckinghamshire, and
Hertfordshire with easy access by Underground from central London.
Our aims are:

• To provide each and every girl with the opportunity and means to

achieve academic excellence.

• To provide our students with the personal skills, emotional resilience,

and the confidence to achieve their full potential through a varied, rich
and challenging co-curricular programme.

• To know, value and respect all girls as individuals so as to best support

them on their journey through the school.

• To ensure that the girls are ready to play a full and active part in their

communities and in an interconnected digital world.

Our students achieve high academic standards, and we encourage them to
develop lifelong skills in a diverse range of areas, both within and outside the
curriculum, and to pursue their individual ambitions. The School is proud of its
tradition of providing a balanced and forward-looking education through which its
pupils can become confident, independent learners and leaders in their fields,
their professions and their communities. Attention to the individual child is at the
heart of everything we do and shapes the pastoral care, teaching and learning
and the co- curricular opportunities on offer at St Helen’s.

THE POST
To be part of a team providing effective and efficient library information resource
services to both pupils and staff. To enjoy working with young people and to
contribute to the wider aspect of life in the school. To support the work of the
librarian through clerical routines, systems, and administrative support and in the
pastoral support of the pupils

Reporting to: Senior School Librarian

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• To operate the automated library management system (Heritage),

overseeing the issue and return of stock and preparing overdue letters.

• To maintain a well organised environment in the library, including tidying

the shelves after the lunch break and shelving returned and used books
as and when needed.

• To undertake a range of administrative routines associated with

processing and ordering new materials, cataloguing of new stock and the
receipt of library orders and newspapers.

• To assist with stock maintenance procedures including stock checks and

the removal of out of date or damaged materials and the repair and
maintenance of existing library stock.

• To assist and advise pupils and staff to make effective use of the library

and other information sources by advising them on the selection of
books, other resources, the use of the library catalogue and the library’s
digital resources on SharePoint.

• Assist with the supervision of girls working in the library and the

enforcement of library rules.

• Assist with the training and organisation of duties for pupil librarians and

DofE volunteers.

• Supervise the Senior School Library during the librarian’s absence and

assist in the Junior School Library when required.

THE PERSON
We would like the successful candidate to have the following qualifications,
experience, and personal attributes:

Essential:
• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths (L4 or above)

• Organised and methodical

• Good IT skills

• Ability to work on your own initiative.

• Able to work calmly and effectively in a busy environment.

• Good communication skills

• Team player – able to work co-operatively and flexibly with staff and

students and be prepared to assist with appropriate tasks as directed.

Desirable:
• Previous library experience, including the use of a Library Management

System

• Knowledge of literature for children and young adults, or willingness to

learn.

BENEFITS
• Work pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions

• 50% fee remission for eligible staff children (pro rata for part time staff

and subject to spaces and entry requirements)

• Access to the School’s swimming pool and fitness suite
• On-site parking and excellent public transport links

• Generous occupational sick pay

• A commitment to training and development.

• A beautiful working environment – the school is set in a conservation site

in excess of 20 acres.

SALARY: £11.95 per hour

HOURS: 10:00am to 3.00pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Closing date: 8am Wednesday 27th September 2023

Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will progress up until
the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, we reserve the right
to close the advert early.

Due to the high volume of applicants, we receive, if you do not hear from us
within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume we will not be progressing
your application further on this occasion.

THE SELECTION PROCESS
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the school where they will be interviewed
by the Senior School Librarian and Head of Department, have a tour of the
school, and meet members of the team.

St Helen’s school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people, as detailed in Part 3 (Safer Recruitment) of the
KCSIE 2023 guidance document. Applicants will be asked for proof of right to
work in the UK and undergo child protection screening, including checks with
past employers and the disclosure and barring service.

If you have any queries about this position, please contact the school at
[email protected]