Junior School Librarian

at Erskine Stewart Melville, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Salary

£8,000 to £9,000 allowance (the pay scale is in the advert)

Closing date

4 December 2026

Start

Not given in the advert

Type of post

Administration and business
A support post, not a teaching post.

First seen

4 November 2026, on a public job listing

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The advert

Package Description: Erskine Stewart Melville are currently recruiting for a Librarian to join the Junior School on a permanent basis. The role is term-time only, working 37.5 hours per week, with a salary of £23,574.38. The Librarian is responsible for selecting and recommending age-appropriate, curriculum-aligned books - including those on the Accelerated Reader programme - to support Year Group Leaders and Class Teachers in meeting the reading and learning needs of pupils in P4–P7 and will include such duties as: Maintaining a large stock of 8000-9000 titles. Supporting reading for pleasure by organising and promoting special events and initiatives, such as Book Week Scotland, World Book Day, the annual Scholastic Book Fair, Library Book Sales, book and library-related competitions for the children, author visits and reading programmes such as the Scottish Book Trust Reading Schools Accreditation. Managing the Library budget, including planning, cost-effective resource acquisition, and financial documentation. The successful candidate must have experience of database administration, a love of literature and the ability to engage with pupils and nurture and encourage a positive relationship. To learn more about this role, please access the job description provided. Eligibility ESM is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. The successful candidate will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right work in the UK. Benefits Employees get access to a range of benefits including: Free school lunches Free Sports’ Club membership, including access to pool and fitness suites Paid moving house day Employer pension contributions of up to 8% Death in service benefit Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave Membership of the ESM Discount and Benefits Scheme, including a range of discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations Employee Assistance Service Cycle to work scheme Car leasing salary sacrifice scheme Annual professional review process Regular salary reviews Funding towards professional qualifications Values We are looking for individuals who can embody and promote ESM values of Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, and Curiosity while role modelling behaviours in line with our school pillars of Ambition, Innovation, and Community. ESM is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland. All staff working at ESM have direct access to young people therefore all posts within the school are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any enquiries about this position should be directed to recruitment@erskinestewartmelville.com The deadline for applications is Thursday 19th November at 12 noon.

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Type

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