Teacher Librarian (Secondary)
Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
Maitland
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
- Apply by:
- 24 January 2022
Job overview
| Location | MAITLAND, All Saints College | |
| Vacancy Type | Temporary Part Time | |
| Hours/FTE | 0.6 FTE | |
| Description | All Saints' College, Maitland is currently seeking a part-time Teacher Librarian commencing Term 1, 2022. The FTE: 0.6 is made up as follows: FTE: 0.4 temporary until 20/12/22 FTE: 0.2 Permanent All Saints’ College is a coeducational year 7-12 Catholic School which is part of the Catholic Schools Office, Maitland Newcastle Diocese. Approximately 1500 students and 200 staff spread across 2 campuses, we are the largest school in our diocese and one of the largest Catholic Schools in the state. St Peter’s Campus caters for our year 7-10 students, and St Mary’s Campus caters for our senior students in years 11 and 12. All Saints' College prides itself on a strong presence in the Maitland community with a well-established Catholic tradition. As a College, we encourage our students on their formation journey with a caring and supportive Christian environment. All Saints' College commits to focusing on each individual child’s ability, offering a unique array of educational, creative, sporting and formation opportunities for the student. Our goal for each student is to grow into lifelong learners that value and build authentic relationships. We are a community committed to a safe and supportive environment nurturing the formation of the whole person celebrating continual growth and success. |
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| Position Requirements | The role of Teacher Librarian is to ensure that learning in the library is contemporary, rich in thinking and technology. The Teacher Librarian will support classroom teachers in modelling contemporary teaching to ensure that curriculum is delivered more effectively for the benefit of students. Within a contemporary learning environment, the role has three key dimensions: • Providing engaging learning experiences for students • Modelling and driving contemporary teaching and learning • Information and resource management The Teacher Librarian works in collaboration with the school’s leadership team and with the CSO Digital Innovation and Learning team to act as a catalyst for change and build teacher capacity to improve student outcomes. Teacher Librarians are recognised as highly effective, skilled classroom practitioners with expertise in inquiry learning and information processing, who routinely work independently and collaboratively to improve their own practice and the practice of colleagues. They are knowledgeable and active members of the school community. Performance management and development processes for the role of Teacher Librarian will be established through the Principal. These will include feedback mechanisms from Principal and relevant school staff. The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. The Diocese is committed to being compliant with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check and ensure compliance with our safeguarding policies, the Diocesan Safeguarding Commitment Statement and the Codes of Conduct. |
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| Essential Criteria | • Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools • Commitment to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school • The applicant has completed or will complete (within four years of appointment) a postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Management or Teacher Librarianship • The applicant should have a four-year trained teacher classification and preferably with at least five years successful teaching experience • Demonstration of successful teaching and behaviour management strategies with the ability to design contemporary and innovative learning opportunities in collaboration with teachers • Demonstrated willingness in learning to deepen student knowledge of curriculum content and information literacy in all KLAs as relevant • Ability to manage a contemporary library space, and source an engaging and relevant physical and virtual collection • Ability to plan and evaluate collaboratively with teachers and share best practice regarding innovative and emerging technologies and information literacy through the KLAs • Possess excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to work collaboratively and to oversee library personnel, volunteers and external providers as delegated by the Principal • Ability to effectively utilise data to assess and provide feedback and optimise educational outcomes • The successful applicant will need to comply with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy Category B (Accreditation to Teach) The applicant must provide evidence of the following: ► Four-year trained teacher classification ► NESA Teacher Accreditation ► Working with Children Clearance number ► Completion of anaphylaxis training |
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| Desirable Criteria | • A sound knowledge of OLIVER OPAC library software Qualifications may include: • Master of Applied Science (Teacher Librarianship) • Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship) • Master of Information Services (Teacher Librarian) |
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| CommencementStarts | 28/1/22 | |
| Finishing Date | 20/12/22 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2020. | |
| Applications Close | Tuesday 25 January, 2022 | |
| 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 |
| Marc Romano (marc.romano@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4933 6177 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Marc Romano |
By post:
Principal |
| Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info | To apply:
• Please provide a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the selection criteria along with your resume and directly to College Principal – Marc Romano marc.romano@mn.catholic.edu.au Applicants should nominate at least two (2) referees including, one of whom must be their current Principal. If you are applying as a Graduate Teacher, please provide contact details for your most recent Supervising Teacher. If you are not currently working in a school, please provide your previous Supervisor/Principal. Please ensure you provide out of hours contact details for your referees also, not providing these details can delay the recruitment process. Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted. Applications closes on the 25/1/22 at 3.30 pm |
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About Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
- Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
- PO Box 714, Newcastle
- New South Wales
- 2300
- Australia
The Catholic Schools Office (CSO), is responsible for the leadership, efficient operation and management of systemic schools which educate more than 18,000 students in 45 Primary schools, 10 Secondary schools and one K-12 school in the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
The CSO employs more than 1200 teachers and around 550 support staff. Our main focus is providing support for schools to ensure each student receives a quality education and has the opportunity to grow academically, spiritually, physically and emotionally.
Catholic schools seek to develop spirit, mind, body and character and to cultivate Gospel values that support lives filled with joy, endeavour and hope in the future. As a Catholic Schools Office, we model ourselves on the person of Jesus Christ as revealed in the Gospels and through the teachings of the Catholic Church.
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