Head of Library Services 2023

Toongabbie Christian College is a Kindergarten to Year 12 co-educational College in the western suburbs of Sydney. The

College is a ministry of Toongabbie Baptist Church. Our purpose is to function as a Christian community in supporting families

by providing quality education to develop the whole person in a Christ-centred, caring environment for life and eternity.

Toongabbie Christian College seeks to appoint a **Head of Library Services** who will:
٠ Maintain a commitment to a faithful walk with the Lord Jesus Christ

٠ Demonstrate ongoing commitment to the College’s Purpose and Purpose statements

٠ Commit to a growing understanding of the place of education, teaching and learning from a Biblical Worldview

٠ Set an example to students, staff and parents/carers in matters of faith and conduct

**The Role**

٠ This is a permanent full-time position. Commencement date to be negotiated.

٠ Position of Responsibility Level 2

٠ To lead and develop a contemporary strategy to ensure students and staff are able to build a knowledge of an

enquiry research base, relevant technology skills, digital citizenship, programs and to foster a love of literature and

reading

**Specific Criteria**

٠ Minimum graduate qualifications in Teacher Librarianship

٠ Eligibility for membership of ALIA and ASLA

٠ Experience as a Teacher Librarian highly desirable

**Application documentation must include**:
٠ Completed and signed Toongabbie Christian College Teaching Staff Employment Application Form, available at

٠ Full CV to demonstrate suitability for the position, including qualifications, relevant experience, current position

responsibilities and employment history

٠ Certified copies of qualifications

٠ Current Working With Children Check or an ability to obtain such a check

٠ Evidence of a First Aid credential or a commitment to obtain such a credential by the commencement date

**Application process**

٠ **ALL DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED AS A SINGLE PDF DOCUMENT**

٠ Specific enquiries regarding this position may be addressed to Dr Johan Griesel, Principal at

commence upon receipt of suitable applicants

**Selection process**

٠ Commencement date - to be negotiated

The College as a Safe School Organisation actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all children. We are committed to protecting

children from abuse or harm, in accordance with our legal and ethical obligations including Child Safe Standards. All applicants need

to have a current Working with Children Check or be eligible to obtain a WWCC by the time employment commences.

ROLE DESCRIPTION***

**HEAD OF LIBRARY SERVICES K-12
**1. PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION**

The Head of Library Services K-12 will support and facilitate a quality teaching and learning experience

for students and staff. This will require the Head of Library Services K-12 to lead and develop a

contemporary strategy to ensure students and staff are able to build a knowledge of an inquiry

research base, relevant technology skills, digital citizenship, programs and to foster a love of literature

and reading.

**2. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS **

Reports to Principal 

Direct Report Deputy Principal Teaching and Learning 

This position Head of Library Services 

Reports Library Assistant

Library Technician

Non-Reporting relationships Deputy Principal Primary

Deputy Principal Secondary

Business Manager

ICT Operations Manager

Head of Development

**3. PERSON AND PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES **

Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to interact, liaise effectively and establish

positive working relationships while being warm and friendly.** **

Demonstrated passion for reading, literature and technology in an educational setting. 

Committed to an understanding a K-12 Library service. 

Ability to lead and manage in a collaborative team environment displaying skills to be decisive

and directional when required. 

Embrace and model being a lifelong learner. 

Demonstrate excellent time management and organisational skills. 

Communicate clearly and confidently, both written and speaking. 

Display a positive attitude, resilience and regulation skills. 

Enthusiastic with personal drive. 

Conscientious and professional. 

Reliable and accountable.

**4. RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Demonstrated commitment to: **

Maintain a commitment to a faithful walk with the Lord Jesus Christ. 

Demonstrate ongoing commitment to the College’s Purpose and Purpose Statements.

٠ Set an example to students, staff and parents/carers in matters of faith and conduct.

٠ Demonstrate a growing understanding of the place of education, teaching and learning within a

Biblical Worldview.

**Staff Management and Development **

Provide effective and supportive leadership to the Library staff to ensure the Library provides

exceptional service to staff, students, parents/carers and the College Community.



Promote a positiv