Teacher Librarian

**Introduction**:
About Us
Padua College is an independent Catholic Boys' Day School from Years 5-12 conducted by the Order of Franciscan Friars minor with an enrolment of over 1500 boys.
We are an enriching and nurturing educational community which offers young men the opportunity to discover and develop their individual talents and interests within a vibrant and caring Christian environment.
**Description**:
About the Role
As a member of the Library and Information Services Team, the Teacher Librarian will support classroom teachers through contemporary teaching practices that complement the curriculum delivery for the benefit of students as part of the Information Services Team.
This role requires a strong commitment to continually develop expertise in digital pedagogy related to the library environment and develop and share this expertise through co-planning and collaboration.
**Key Responsibilities / Duties**:

- Plan and deliver engaging library lessons for students in Years 5 - 12, aligned with curriculum outcomes and literacy development goals.
- Collaborate with Learning Area Leaders and classroom teachers to develop dynamic, inquiry-based teaching and learning opportunities aligned with the College Learning Framework.
- Identify and plan opportunities to create, deliver, and evaluate resources and activities to contribute to culture of reading for learning and recreation.

To review the full Position Description click here, or alternatively, go to our 'Employment' page on our website.
Why work for us?
As a workplace, we are committed to a contemporary Catholic and faith filled environment to create a truly outstanding place to work where our staff feel valued and supported. We do this by providing:

- Inclusive and Flexible Environment: We value staff wellbeing and maintain an 'open door' policy to support it, including a range of wellbeing initiatives.
- Professional Development: We empower our staff with high-quality learning and career development opportunities through a rigorous professional learning program.
- Collaborative Culture: Work with a team of like-minded professionals dedicated to the holistic development of our students.
- Generous staff discount scheme.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- 12.75% superannuation contribution.
- Salary packaging options.

**Skills and Experiences**:
**To be considered for this role, you should have**:
Bachelor of Education or equivalent.
Possession of, or active progress toward, a qualification recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).
Current Queensland Teacher Registration.
Accreditation to teach in a Catholic School
A sound knowledge of Oliver or other similar Library software systems.
How to Apply
- A cover letter addressing your suitability for the role
- An up-to-date version of your CV
- Any supporting documents you wish to include (e.g. right to work / qualifications etc.)