• Highly regarded independent girls' school - Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12
• Excellent opportunity in a dynamic environment
• Extremely well-resourced departments
• This is a permanent position commencing in Term 1, 2025 and will be a 4-5 day working week position as directed by the Director of Library Services

PLC Sydney is located 15 minutes from the CBD in the culturally diverse and vibrant suburb of Croydon. We employ over 200 professionals who encourage our girls to grow into well-rounded 21st-century young women in an academically focused Christian environment.

PLC Sydney values staff who are inspirational, have deep knowledge and are passionate about the pursuit of excellence in their field.

Applications

PLC Sydney is seeking a passionate and innovative Teacher Librarian to inspire our students and shape the future of learning.

The Teacher Librarian will provide a stimulating, positive, and helpful environment that encourages a habit and love of reading, listening, and creating for understanding and enjoyment. If you are an enthusiastic and self-motivated teacher keen to contribute within an engaging community and a very collaborative department, please submit your application. 

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Promote reading, inquiry, information skills, and research-based learning across all curriculum areas
• Deliver literacy and research support lessons across Years 7-12
• Teach weekly literacy classes in the senior library
• Assist with research queries and assessments
• Display expertise in online databases and referencing 
• Participate in regular professional development 
• Collaborate with teachers to enhance connected teaching and learning experiences for all students 
• Coordinate some library co-curricular programs
• Contribute to whole school library team-related events and projects 

We are looking for: 

• Qualifications as a Teacher Librarian with teaching experience in secondary education 
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and NESA accreditation to teach in NSW
• Knowledge of the current NSW secondary curriculum experience with library management systems 
• Strong and effective communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment 
• Positive engagement with all school community members 
• Flexible skills that can support all 3 school campus libraries where necessary 
• Knowledge or willingness to develop skills in Cambridge courses and curriculum

You will be required to support the Christian ethos of the College.

PLC Sydney is a Bands system school.

You will need to provide a Working With Children Check Clearance Number and date of birth.

The Role Statement is available on the website when you click through to apply online.

Applications close COB Tuesday 1 October 2024

Please ensure to submit your cover letter & resume in the same document for best results. 

The School will consider applications as they are received and therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. The School reserves the right to close the advertisement prior to the advertised date.

If you are a highly motivated and energetic individual looking for a career in a caring environment, then we would like to hear from you. Apply now