Teacher Librarian

**Full Time Continuing or Part Time Continuing**:

- **4 days/week (24 hours/week) or Full Time - Negotiable**:

- **Commencing as soon as possible**:

- $78,490 - $113,045 per annum + Super (commensurate with experience)

**Why Work for Brisbane Catholic Education - Stronger connections today | Inspired people tomorrow**
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With a focus on educating the whole person at the heart of Catholic Education, you will inspire and empower our young people to flourish academically, personally, and spiritually, transforming young lives. You will belong to a unique school community where our Catholic values are the corner stone for stronger connections between our student, parent, and teaching communities.

At BCE we are committed to pursuing excellence and equity in the education of our young people so that they may become confident and creative individuals, successful lifelong learners, and active and informed members of the community.

With 146 schools and growing each year, joining our community you’ll have room to transfer across a variety of teaching environments from the Brisbane metropolitan area to beach or bush.

It’s our unique culture of collaboration that sets us apart and is the pivotal element that enables you to enjoy a rewarding career and make the best impact on our young people. As a teacher with BCE, you’ll have access to a range of great benefits that support you and your career
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**About the role**
- The successful applicant will be a passionate
**Teacher Librarian**, with the capacity to deliver exceptional learning opportunities in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
- In this role, you will be expected to:

- Prepare and deliver effective information literacy lessons in accordance with the BCE syllabus requirements
- Design lessons in a way that excites students and instils a deep appreciation of literature and reading
- Plan collaboratively to support classroom teachers
- Promote the library as a community hub
- Organise library-based events
- Foster the spirit of inquiry in an environment supportive of a diversity of learners and learning styles
- Effectively manage the library and information resources and services for the school community.

**About you** - To be successful in this role you will bring relevant qualifications and contemporary teaching experience as well as:

- Strong literacy, numeracy and digital literacy practices plus a clear understanding of the Australian Curriculum
- Commitment to child safety
- Exemplary communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven organisational skills
- Commitment to engage with colleagues, students, and parents/carers to achieve the best outcomes
- Demonstrated competence against the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers across professional knowledge, practice and engagement.

At BCE our teachers are required to:

- Hold a current Queensland College of Teachers registration; and
- Be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.

**About our school**:
Mt Maria College, North Brisbane’s first Catholic Co-Educational College, was established in 1978. As a member of Marist Schools Australia, our educational philosophy is based on the teachings of St Marcellin Champagnat, the founder of the Marist Order. The College has developed significantly in recent years having expanded its facilities to provide excellent education opportunities for Year 7-12 students. Currently, 1020 students are part of our Mt Maria family with a high demand for future enrolments. The College provides the opportunities for all its students to develop to their full potential, ready to be positive and justice centered contributors to society.

**Explore**
**our school website**
**to learn more about us.**

**_Do I have to be Catholic?_**
All BCE teachers must have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.

If this role does not require you to teach Religious Education, you do not need to be Catholic.

Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where **safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility**. Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.

**Contact Person**:Natalie Bourke

**Contact Telephone Number**:07 3550 3400

**Closing Date**:22-May-2023