Teacher Librarian
Hunter Valley Grammar School
Ashtonfield
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
Job overview
The School
Hunter Valley Grammar School is a leading independent and co-educational school located in the Hunter Valley, NSW.
We are looking to appoint a creative, dynamic and adaptable Teacher Librarian who has a passion for teaching and a desire to instil a love of learning in students.
The Position
The Library Information Services Team consists of four teacher librarians and 1.6 library technicians, offering access to an extensive range of resources relevant to the information needs of learners. The team work closely with teachers to develop tasks meaningful to curriculum studies.
Reading and research programs, on-line facilities, up-to-date technologies, study spaces and casual reading areas provide opportunities for students to connect with their learning on many levels.
This is part-time position 0.8FTE, commencing Term 2, 2019.
How to apply
Inquiries regarding the position may be directed to the Head of Library & Information Services, Rebecca Crawley at crawleyr@hvgs.nsw.edu.au or on 4934 2444.
To apply, please download and carefully read the Position Description and Application Form from our website www.hvgs.nsw.edu.au .
Applications should be emailed as a PDF attachment, together with a short introduction, to Mrs Ana Stratton, strattona@hvgs.nsw.edu.au.
Successful applicants must have a Working with Children Check in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.
HVGS is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications close on Monday 6 May.
About Hunter Valley Grammar School
- Hunter Valley Grammar School
- Norfolk Street, PO Box 458, Ashtonfield
- New South Wales
- 2323
- Australia
Hunter Valley Grammar School is a vibrant non-selective, non-denominational, independent day school, for boys and girls from Preschool - Year 12. Located in the beautiful Hunter Valley, New South Wales we strive for academic excellence within a caring and values-laden learning environment.
The overall Preschool to Year 12 nature of our School has resulted in a warm, family-style atmosphere, and provides a smooth transition between infants, primary and high school. We are a World School, delivering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Career-related Programme.
Principal
Ms Rebecca Butterworth
Facilities
Hunter Valley Grammar School is situated on 13 hectares of lush landscaped grounds. Facilities include a brand Early Learning Centre, Music and Senior School Centre with Drama Studio, Visual Arts Centre, Library, the Cameron Centre - a multipurpose indoor sports centre and an on-site agriculture plot.
Sporting facilities include a gym, cricket/softball field, rugby/athletics oval, netball/basketball/tennis courts, cricket nets, and a soccer field.
The school runs a full working farm located 5 minutes form the main campus and a state of the art rowing complex on the Hunter River. In 2018 a new Technical and Applied Studies facility was opened and in 2019 a new school Cafeteria will be completed.
Curriculum
The school's Early Learning Centre offers a play-based programme within the Junior School structure. Years K-6 integrates the IB PYP with the NSW Curriculum, and includes co-curricular opportunities such as chess, sports, craft, martial arts, and music. The school is currently moving towards IB Middle Year Programme authorisation. Year 12 completes the Higher School Certificate. Senior School co-curricular activities include LEO Club, Chess Club, Debating, Music Lessons, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Duke of Edinburgh, Masterminds, Overseas Tours, and Sport.
School ethos
Hunter Valley Grammar School is dedicated to instilling life-long values. These values are responsibility, integrity, respect, citizenship, courage, compassion, optimism, and gratitude.
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