Teacher Librarian
2 weeks ago
Location: Gowrie, ACT
Employment Type: Temporary
Employment Status: Part-time
Salary Range: $76,754 to $126,236 (based on skills and experience) plus superannuation (paid pro rata for part-time appointments)
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Sunday 23 June 2024
About Us
Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres.
CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.
About Holy Family Primary
Holy Family Primary school is a place that is constantly adapting to the changing needs of young people and their world. It is a place where all students can discover who they are and develop the self-confidence to take on new challenges. Our commitment is to unlock the talents of every individual student and help them on their way to a lifetime of self-discovery and fulfillment.
About the Role
An excellent opportunity exists for a Teacher Librarian to join our team.
Teacher Librarians are responsible for the creation of an environment which will assist all members of the community to fullfill their spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical needs.
The Teacher Librarian works collaboratively with members of staff to ensure the resources and services support the teaching and learning programs.
This appointment is temporary to replace an employee who is leave or secondment.
Benefits and Opportunities
- A positive and collaborative workplace culture
- Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
- Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice
- 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
- Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
- Support for professional development and study opportunities
- Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver relevant and flexible library and information literacy lessons appropriate to the students;
- Actively engage students in the use of digital technologies;
- Provide relevant resources for the classroom teachers and students, including ELC students;
- Maintain a dynamic resource collection through selection, purchasing, weeding and stock take;
- Actively promote knowledge of and passion for children's literature;
- Promote participation in the Premier's Reading Challenge;
- Collaborate with staff in the coordination of Book Week celebrations, Book Fair and Book Club organisations; and
- Coordinate and oversee of Accelerated Reader Program.
Qualifications
- Must hold a relevant Working with Children registration and Teaching Accreditation.
- Must have completed relevant Education/Teaching tertiary qualification
- Must have completed relevant Teacher Librarianship qualification
Selection Criteria
- Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage positively with colleagues, students, and parents;
- A high level of IT skills and an ability to communicate and upskill other staff in the use of new technologies.
- The capacity to be a proactive member of a professional learning community.
- Comply with classroom practices and display organisational skills that create supportive and safe environments for all students with a variety of learning needs;
- A thorough knowledge of the Australian Curriculum with the ability to organise, select and design content for effective teaching and learning including a comprehensive understanding of assessment and reporting strategies and the need to provide effective and timely feedback to parents and students;
- Skills in maintaining an efficient and thorough system of identifying, organising, circulating, and retrieving resources;
- Interest in developing knowledge of information, resources, technology, and library management, to provide quality reference and information services to the school community; and
- An understanding of library collection management including purchasing, budgeting, and culling to ensure a balanced and rich collection to meet the needs of students and staff.
Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required.
Other Eligibility Criteria
- You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.
- Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes, and experience as outlined in the Position Description.
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CE policy.
For further information about the School please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.
Position-specific queries: Please contact Kate Markcrow on or via email
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on or via email
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