Repton School is seeking to appoint a thoughtful and meticulous Archivist to steward the School’s archives and ensure that its history is preserved, understood and shared with care and integrity. The archives at Repton represent not only a record of the School’s past, but a vital resource for scholarship, community engagement and the ongoing telling of its story.
This is a unique opportunity for an individual with a deep respect for history and a strong sense of professional responsibility to play a key role within the School. The successful candidate will ensure that the School’s archival collections are well managed, accessible and sensitively interpreted, contributing to both the internal life of the School and its wider engagement with alumni, parents and the broader community.
Please submit your application online by 2nd November 2026.
Should you wish to complete an offline application form, or should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR team via HR@repton.org.uk.
Main Responsibilities: Archive Management and Cataloguing
• Organise, catalogue and maintain the School’s archives (physical and digital)
• Accession new materials and ensure accurate record keeping
Preservation and Conservation
• Ensure appropriate storage and preservation of archival materials
Digitisation and Digital Access
• Support long term digital preservation and access
Access, Enquiries and Research
• Support research requests from staff, pupils, alumni and external users
Governance and Compliance
• Ensure compliance with data protection, copyright and relevant legislation
Strategic Development
• Develop and implement a plan for the development of the School archives
• Contribute to the long term stewardship of the School’s institutional memory
Please view the attached job description for a detailed list of duties.
Package Description: Location: Repton School
Reporting to: Deputy Head (Academic) via the School Librarian.
Hours: To be discussed with the successful candidate. It is expected that this will be around 15 hours per week, during term time only.
Salary: Salary to be discussed at interview and will be dependant on experience