Director of the Bibliothèque
International Grammar School
4-8 Kelly Street, Ultimo NSW 2007
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Term 3 2020
Job overview
International Grammar School (IGS) is a vibrant, secular, co-educational school, situated across five sites in Ultimo and Glebe. There are 1270 students from Preschool to Year 12 being educated in a unique bilingual environment.
From the commencement of Term 3 2020, a newly constructed Bibliothèque will be ready for occupation. It will provide a Preschool to Year 12 library and learning hub to inspire in our students and staff, a deep love of reading and of research, and to build the intellectual life of our School. We are therefore seeking a visionary teacher librarian to be the School’s inaugural Director of the IGS Bibliothèque.
The successful applicant will have experience and success in leading a school, university and/or public library. They will have the capacity to lead and manage the Bibliothèque and have a passion and vision to pioneer expansive, creative and inspiring new programs in reading, research and information literacy that enhance the educational journey of each student.
Reporting directly to the Principal, The Director of the Bibliothèque will work collaboratively with teachers to support and respond to the School’s strategic aspirations for limitless learning, empowered students and a sustainable future.
A comprehensive position description, and application details, are available at: www.igssyd.nsw.edu.au
Closing date: Monday 15 June 2020
Applicants for this position must hold a NSW Working With Children Check.
About International Grammar School
- International Grammar School
- 4-8 Kelly Street, Ultimo
- New South Wales
- 2007
- Australia
International Grammar School is an independent, co-educational school catering to students from pre-school to Year 12. Located in the inner-city suburb of Ultimo, the school has approximately 1129 students and 110 teaching staff.
The school was established in 1984 with just 44 students. The school’s vision was to provide students with a globally-focused bilingual education, rich in the study of music and the arts. The school has had many homes, and in 1997 it moved to its current location on the historical site of the Dalgety Woolstore.
Principal
Shauna Colnan
Facilities
Facilities include science labs, nine music rooms, two libraries, languages rooms, specialist computer facility, a senior computer centre, a music technology room, a drama and music performance space, three design and technology rooms, visual arts rooms, outdoor art terraces, a rooftop garden, a rooftop basketball court, all-purpose hall and a modern gym with climbing wall.
Curriculum
International Grammar School’s pre-school curriculum includes language and music lessons. The school follows the NSW Education Standards Authority which adheres to the Australian Curriculum. In primary school students in Years 1 to 6 participate in 80 minutes per day of immersion in their second language. In secondary school students begin a third language and new students to the school are given beginner language classes.
School ethos
International Grammar School’s overarching goal is “to equip students to be world ready” with three key action areas: limitless learning, empowered students and a sustainable future.
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