Assistant Librarian - Full-time

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys, Tunbridge Wells

• Ref:KCC886-4045-815S
• Posted:12/03/2026
• Pay:KSC (FTE £25,252, PTE £22,010.84 per annum)
• Start Date:asap
• App Close Date:15/03/2026 at 17:00
• Interviews:asap

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We are seeking to appoint anorganised and enthusiastic Assistant Librarian to join our respected library team. One of these roles will be predominantly based at our Tunbridge Wells campus.

Purpose of the role

The role of the Assistant Librarian is to help the Head Librarian support the learning of students in the context of the library across the whole school. You will help to ensure that the library is at the heart of school life and be a beacon for the importance of reading within the school.

You would be responsible for the issuing and return of library stock and supervising students, whilst ensuring a quiet, well-regulated academic environment conducive to study throughout the school day. You should have good communication, interpersonal and customer relation skills along with a flexible approach to your work and the ability to work on your own initiative.

You may be required occasionally to work at either campus for library events (day and evening), open days/evenings, training, inset days and cover for library staff absence.

About the Library in Tunbridge Wells

The library is an academic hub of the school and is dynamic, bright and friendly. It is very well used with over 1000 pupils from KS3, KS4 and KS5 of all ages using it per week for a variety of reasons, from reading, research, private study and book clubs.

Information about the school

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is one of the largest boy’s grammar schools within the country. In late 2021, we benefitted from a multi-million pound investment which resulted in brand-new Sports building at our Tunbridge Wells campus and the opening of our Sevenoaks campus.

Staff will benefit from a positive working environment, with strong support for professional development and specialist teaching rooms. We aim for high standards and the pursuit of academic excellence, helping every student to reach their full potential through the development of skills, concepts and knowledge, within the framework of a caring community. Relationships between staff and students are based on trust, mutual respect and a determination to succeed.

Please note that we will only accept CV’s if they are accompanied by an application form, which can be found on our website: https://www.twgsb.org.uk/187/vacancies We shall review applications as we receive them so apply early to avoid delay!

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post

The School Context Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys, also known Boys Grammar or TWGSB was originally founded in 1956 as a technical school and later became a grammar school in 1982. It is one of the largest grammar schools in England, with over 1800 students and approximately 160 staff split across two sites.

Whilst we are Boys Grammar School, we warmly welcome female students in the Sixth Form.

Our philosophy at TWGSB is that education is about personal development and should give young people every opportunity to explore and learn about the world around them.

Vision, Values and Ethos of our school With our vision to be ‘the best selective boys’ school in West Kent’ our school community embodies a culture of all round excellence, where education is about developing the individual to explore, nurture their skills and talents and achieve their fullest potential.

The strong sense of a vibrant community is tangible to those who walk into our school, talk to our students and staff and experience first-hand the sense of pride in the school.

We are currently undergoing a period of transformational change benefitting from a multi-million pound investment in Tunbridge Wells and a brand new building at our Sevenoaks campus, which opened in September 2021. In September 2025 Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys will be one of the largest boys Grammar schools in the country. Here we all share the same vision: 'To be the best selective boys’ school in West Kent' and our journey towards achieving this continues to be an exciting one.

We can offer you the opportunity to work with highly able young people in a supportive, well-equipped and forward-thinking school. We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment and the chance to be part of a fantastic multidisciplinary team, who work hard and support each other to deliver personalised, bespoke education & care.

Living and working in Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks Both campuses are in an ideal location in which to live and work and are within 45 minutes of London by train, and are well served by Gatwick Airport.

The elegance of the Pantiles with its variety of excellent shops and restaurants, the beauty of the surrounding countryside, especially the High Weald, and the wide range of cultural and sporting facilities ensure that there is much to encourage even the most dedicated professional to enjoy some relaxation.

The historic and ancient town of Sevenoaks is closer to London than Tunbridge Wells. It is another popular place to live, offering many of the opportunities of the capital while located in the Garden of Kent. Lose yourself in wonderful Knole Park, with its wandering wild deer and historic house and end up on Sevenoaks high street in one of its lovely restaurants or cafes.

And if you don’t fancy living in either area, the surrounding villages provide excellent residential property within a commutable distance.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Clare Peck
• Address:Tunbridge Wells Grammar School For Boys, St Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells , Kent, TN4 9XB
• Telephone: 01892 529551
• Email: cpeck@twgsboys.kent.sch.uk

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