Teacher Librarian - St Joseph's BARDON

The successful applicant will:

 

• have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education;
• hold current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers; and
• be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
  
  

St Joseph’s Bardon Primary School is seeking a part time Teacher Librarian (3 days a week in 2019). To be successful in this role you will hold appropriate qualifications and experience, have a clear understanding of the Australian Curriculum and contemporary pedagogy, have successfully demonstrated information and digital literacy skills and have effective communication skills. You will have the ability to work in partnership with colleagues, students and parents/carers and the ability to attend to detail in innovative and creative practices. In addition, you will be able to: work collaboratively with teachers and school leaders to develop and implement the vision of the school community for an effective library, including identifying curriculum and learning needs; collaborate with others to plan, resource and provide learning experiences, which incorporate digital and information literacy skills and processes; select and promote resources to facilitate student learning within a contemporary curriculum; engage and empower students to read, view, listen and respond for understanding and enjoyment; employ a variety of teaching strategies to provide appropriate instruction to meet the diverse needs of individuals or groups; develop and access resources to support equity of educational opportunities for all students; promote high quality literature and authors to all learners through specific activities; and provide assistance and guidance to readers.

St Joseph's School is a Catholic co-educational primary school, with an enrolment of 368 students. Founded in 1938 by the Franciscan Sisters, our school permeates the values of ‘Humility, Care, Respect’ as our motto is lived authentically. As part of the Jubilee Parish we are located only 8 kms from the CBD in the leafy suburb of Bardon. Our mission as a Christ centred learning community is to strive for equity and excellence in education. As a professional learning community we recognise learning is our work as we develop a love of learning and hearts of hope for all our learners. We are committed to a growth mindset, personalising learning which differentiates the mandated curriculum in an inclusive classroom environment with high expectations, excellence in learning and teaching delivered through quality resources.

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Estimated Start Date:  Commencing January 2019

Employment Tenure:   Part Time + Fixed Term

Tenure Duration (if "Fixed Term"):  12 months

If Part Time, hours and/or days required:

Employment Conditions:   Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement 2015-2019 

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 the law.

Contact Person:   Fran Burke

Contact Telephone Number:   07 3369 3020

Contact Email:   pbardon@bne.catholic.edu.au

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