Primary Teaching Position - Teacher Librarian
Holy Spirit Primary School
Kurri Kurri
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
Job overview
| Location | KURRI KURRI Holy Spirit Primary School | |
| Vacancy Type | Permanent Part Time | |
| Hours/FTE | 0.4 FTE | |
| Description | Teacher Librarians support and implement a shared vision for their school community to achieve best practice in learning.
Within a contemporary learning environment, the role of a Teacher Librarian has two key dimensions:
• teaching and learning • information and resource management |
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| Position Requirements | All teachers are expected to meet the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) required by NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). These Standards are reflected in the attached Position Description for a Teacher Librarian. Note: New Scheme and Returning Teachers are required to be members of NESA. Applicants must have a current Working with Children Clearance number. Evidence of completion of Anaphylaxis training certificate must be supplied. (https://etraining.allergy.org.au/login/index.php) | |
| Essential Criteria | • a personal commitment to the ethos, teachings and practice of the Catholic faith.
• be appropriately qualified as a four year trained primary teacher. • have completed or will complete (within four years of appointment), a Master of Education (Teacher-Librarianship). • have experience in working with library systems. • have demonstrated successful teaching and behaviour management strategies. • have the ability to design learning opportunities to enhance information processing skills, critical thinking and inquiry learning to deepen student knowledge of curriculum content and information literacy. • have the ability to select and teach learning outcomes from the NSW English Syllabus and other KLAs as relevant. • have the ability to manage the Learning Hub space and source an engaging and relevant physical and virtual collection. • oversee the work of other library personnel, volunteers and external providers, as appropriate, as delegated by the Principal. • have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively. • have the ability to assess and provide feedback on student learning using relevant data. • applicants will need to comply with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead (formerly FEA ) and will need to work towards Accreditation at Category D – Accreditation to teach Religion. |
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| Desirable Criteria | • have a sound knowledge of ALICE OPAC library software and information technology.
• have the ability to design contemporary and innovative learning opportunities in collaboration with teachers. • have the ability to model and share best practice regarding innovative and emerging technologies. • have the ability to develop policies and procedures for the effective use and management of the learning spaces in collaboration with other teachers and relevant staff. • have the ability to plan and evaluate collaboratively with teachers and incorporate technology and information literacy through the KLAs. |
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| CommencementStarts | 29/1/19 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with the NSW & ACT Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017. | |
| Applications Close | Thursday 13 December, 2018 | |
| Instructions | Forward your Curriculum Vitae together with a covering letter addressing selection criteria via email (preferred) as one pdf to the contact person. | |
| Contact | Name | Telephone |
| Paul O'Heir (paul.oheir@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4937 2165 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Paul O'Heir |
By post:
Principal |
| Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info | The covering letter attached to your curriculum vitae should address the criteria as outlined above and include the contact details of your parish priest as well as after hour contacts for other referees. The preferred applicant will be required to complete the registration process for the Diocese. Applications will be received at the school up to 3.00pm on the closing date. | |
About Holy Spirit Primary School
- Holy Spirit Primary School
- Barton Street, Kurri Kurri
- New South Wales
- 2327
- Australia
Holy Spirit Primary School is a co-educational K-6 Catholic Primary School located in the Newcastle suburb of Kurri Kurri, north of Sydney, New South Wales. The school was established in 1908 by the Sisters of St Joseph, however its name was changed to its current title in 1991 bringing it inline with the Parish name. The current student population is 105.
Principal
Mr Paul O’Heir
Facilities
Holy Spirit Primary School is a small well-resourced primary school that offers welcoming and comprehensive learning environments for its students. A key feature of each classroom is the use of current technologies as the prevalent teaching and learning resource.
Curriculum
All curriculum content of Holy Spirit Primary School is drawn from the New South Wales Board of Studies syllabuses in the six Key Learning Areas. Religious Education is also a prominent component of the school’s overall teaching focus. Programs that focus on the individual needs of each student are differentiated as required and are a priority for all classroom teaching staff.
School ethos
The core values of Holy Spirit Primary School Kurri Kurri are based on the Gospels of Jesus Christ and the school motto of ”Peace and Justice”, is something which all community members strive to live each day. The school aims to instil the values of compassion, forgiveness, peace and justice as a means of ensuring a well-rounded education for all students.
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