Teacher Librarian - St Jude's Primary, Holder ACT

St Jude's Primary (Holder) (see more jobs from this school)

Holder, ACT 


Teacher Librarian

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 22 September 2024


St Jude's is a vibrant learning school, with an energetic and enthusiastic staff and student community. We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Teacher Librarian who has a love of Literature, flexibility to work with all year levels and an ability to think laterally.

<p><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Holder, ACT<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Permanent<br><strong>Employment Status: </strong>Full-time<br><strong>Salary:</strong> $80,184 to $130,910 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.<br><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;Negotiable<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55pm, Sunday 22 September 2024</p><p><strong>About Us</strong><br>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>About the School</strong><br>At St Jude's Primary, we want to create an innovative and collaborative community where all children are encouraged to grow to their full potential. We offer a quality Catholic education in a nurturing and supportive environment, where truth and love are valued. We believe our vision gives shape to how we work together to support the development of our students and on which we are building our community and planning our curriculum.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong><br>We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Teacher Librarian who has a love of Literature, flexibility to work with all year levels and an ability to think laterally.</p><p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong></p><ul><li>A positive and collaborative workplace culture&nbsp;</li><li>Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst&nbsp;</li><li>Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice&nbsp;</li><li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;</li><li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Deliver relevant and flexible library and information literacy lessons appropriate to the students.</li><li>Actively engage students in the use of digital technologies.</li><li>Promote print and digital resources including library management system and subscription data bases.</li><li>Provide relevant resources for the classroom teachers and students.</li><li>Use the library management system and oversee the cataloguing of resources.</li><li>Manage library staff, parent volunteers and library monitors.</li><li>Promote knowledge of and passion for children’s literature.</li><li>Collaborate with staff in the coordination of Book Week celebrations, Book Fair and Book Club organisations.</li><li>Work with staff in in relation to the HASS curriculum.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching.</li><li>Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) and Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) registrations.</li><li>Teaching Quality Institute (TQI) accreditation and/or NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation.</li></ul><p><strong>Selection Criteria</strong></p><ol><li>Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage with colleagues, students, and parents;</li><li>Demonstrated high level IT skills and an ability to communicate and upskill other staff in the use of new technologies.</li><li>Demonstrated 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;</li><li>Skills in maintaining an efficient and thorough system of identifying, organising, circulating, and retrieving resources;</li><li>Demonstrated 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.</li></ol><p><i>Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.</i><br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Other Eligibility Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.</li><li>Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with CECG policy.</li></ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>For further information about the School, please visit our <a href="https://www.stjudesps.act.edu.au/">website.&nbsp;</a>Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.</p><p><strong>Position specific queries:</strong> Please contact Cameron Reed on 02 6288 7688 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:cameron.reed@cg.catholic.edu.au">cameron.reed@cg.catholic.edu.au</a></p><p><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p><p>#S-DNI</p><p><br><br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/503566/teacher-librarian-st-judes-primary-holder-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>