Teacher Librarian

Endeavour College

Mawson Lakes, SA 


Teacher Librarian

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.58 FTE)

Applications Close: 27 October 2024


Endeavour College is seeking to appoint a permanent part-time (0.58 FTE) Teacher Librarian ideally to start during Term 4, 2024. Initially working on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, they will be a qualified teacher working in a jobshare situation. Responsible for the management & oversight of the Discovery Centre in alignment with the core values of The Endeavour Way and the Vision for Learners.

<p>The position has responsibility for three aspects: the physical and virtual library space, the XR immersion space, and oversight of the Research Project faculty.</p><p>The Teacher Librarian ensures the development of information literacy, literacy and literature promotion, promotion and administration of the Discovery Centre and its resources, and planning and implementation of key goals in line with the College’s strategic direction. <br /><br />As a Teacher, the Teacher Librarian ensures compliance with SACE requirements for Research Project and will implement the new Activating Identities and Futures (AIF) subject. They will also be assigned relief lessons, yard duties, a Village Care Group and other curricular and co-curricular responsibilities. </p><p>We envision an experienced teacher with library management qualifications, skills and experience with a proven record in education to join our team. You will be committed to excellence in Christian co-education, have an understanding of Restorative Practices, and the principles of Lutheran education.</p><p><strong>Applications close promptly at 9am Monday 28 October 2024, and are to be submitted by clicking on the &#39;Apply&#39; button to view a copy of our position description and following the prompts.</strong></p><p>Endeavour College values staff who enthusiastically engage in their work as a Christian vocation that is based on caring relationships with students and staff. All staff are expected to participate in the school&#39;s extracurricular program. Being able to actively support the aims of a Christian school is essential.<br /><br />Endeavour College aims to develop a culture where relationships are valued and members feel connected, safe and respected. This approach fosters an optimal learning environment to fulfill staff and students&#39; God given abilities for life and community. Core to this framework is a focus on Restorative Practice which emphasises working with Endeavour College community members to address behaviour and value relationships. It calls community members to make a personal transformation from a focus on the self towards a focus on others and the common good, and as such it reflects the model of Christ in terms of dealing with others.</p><p><strong>The Endeavour Way is:</strong></p><p><strong>LOVE</strong> - it&#39;s about reflecting the unconditional LOVE of God by showing respect, compassion and kindness in our relationships.</p><p><strong>COURAGE</strong> - it&#39;s about accepting that it takes COURAGE to own our behaviour, take responsibility for our actions and share our experiences with others.</p><p><strong>FORGIVENESS</strong> - it&#39;s about showing FORGIVENESS and acceptance towards ourselves and others with grace.</p><p><strong>HOPE</strong> - it&#39;s about resolving issues in a way which brings HOPE to our relationships and instils faith in our capacity to fulfil our God-given abilities.</p>
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