Primary Teaching Position - Teacher Librarian
St Joseph's Primary School
Taree
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
Job overview
| Location | TAREE St Joseph's Primary School | |
| Vacancy Type | Temporary Part Time | |
| Hours/FTE | 0.15 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) |
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| 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 | 28/1/20 | |
| Finishing Date | 18/12/20 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with the NSW & ACT Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017. | |
| Applications Close | Monday 18 November, 2019 | |
| 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 |
| Mark Mowbray (mark.mowbray@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 6557 7031 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Mark Mowbray |
By post:
Principal |
| Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info | The covering letter attached to your curriculum vitae should address the criteria as outlined above. The preferred applicant will be required to complete the registration process for the Diocese. Please email applications to Principal as directed or applications will be received at the school up to 3.00pm on the closing date | |
About St Joseph's Primary School
- St Joseph's Primary School
- 1 St Joseph's Drive, Taree
- New South Wales
- 2430
- Australia
St Joseph’s Primary School is a two streamed, co-educational K-6 Catholic school located in the New South Wales, mid north coastal town of Taree. The school has a current student population in excess of 400 and was opened in 1923 by the Sisters of St Joseph with 88 pupils in attendance. St Joseph’s Primary School is a vital part of the Catholic faith community in the Taree Parish.
Principal
Mr Mark Mowbray
Facilities
Set within a picturesque bushland setting on several hectares of well-maintained, park like grounds, St Joseph’s Primary School is a fine example of a modern, well-resourced primary school. Seventeen, technology rich classrooms, a computer laboratory, large modern library and modern, multi-purpose hall, are but the starting point for the school’s facilities profile. Large under cover seating areas, an award winning canteen, open full sized soccer and football fields, netball courts, basketball courts and under cover K-2 playground, are further exceptional assets to this school, which presents as an exceptional learning environment for students.
Curriculum
St Joseph’s School Community is committed to ensuring that all students achieve the desired curriculum outcomes to the very best of their ability. Students are immersed within a learning culture that is authentic and relevant, enabling each student to experience success and satisfaction in their efforts to attain their personal best in each of the NSW Board of Studies Key Learning Areas. The Religious education component of St Joseph’s curriculum aims to further develop each student’s faith and knowledge in the Catholic way of life within an environment that fully nurtures faith development.
School ethos
St Joseph’s Primary School aims to support and encourage the spirituality and faith commitment of the students, teach wisdom and courage, ensure growth in student self confidence and respect, create opportunities for success and provide a safe place for each student to be free to learn, dream, discover and develop.
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