Librarian

Bishop Cotton School· Est. 1859 · ICSE · Shimla
₹1.4L – ₹3.7LICSEfull-timeOn-site1–4 yrs1 openingsCloses 2 Sep
● posted 29 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Manage circulation, cataloguing and digital subscriptions.
·Mentor a reading club or student library team.
·Curate and maintain the library collection.
·Run weekly class library periods and reading sessions.
·Teach information-literacy skills appropriate to each grade.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in an ICSE school

This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Shimla.

  1. NTT / KG
  2. PRT (Primary)
  3. TGT (Middle)
  4. PGT (Senior)
  5. HOD
  6. Vice Principal
  7. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹1.4L – ₹3.7L / yr

Pay benchmark — Librarian in Shimla

₹16.8L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹1.4L – ₹3.7L / yr
TYPICAL
₹3.7L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Bishop Cotton School in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh is accepting applications for a Librarian. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. Bishop Cotton School in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh operates as a senior secondary school, established 1859, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Details: a dependable, full-time role with structured tasks. The Librarian follows safety norms, respects school protocols, and maintains professionalism throughout the day. What you will do:

  • Be a dependable presence in the support function through the school day.
  • Follow the school's protocols and dress code consistently.
  • Help keep classrooms, common areas, or designated zones ready for use.
  • Support school events, examinations, and large parent gatherings.
  • Work with the support team to keep things running smoothly. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • Steady prior experience in the same/similar function.
  • The maturity to handle the school environment with care.
  • A clean track record and verifiable references.
  • The fitness and discipline the role demands.
  • A genuine sense of ownership for the assigned area. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹1.4 LPA – ₹3.7 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Bishop Cotton School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Bishop Cotton School
ICSE · Senior Secondary · Shimla · Est. 1859 · 30:1 students per teacher
1859
FOUNDED
ICSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
30:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi
LANGUAGES
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
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