Teacher Librarian (Secondary)
San Clemente High School
Mayfield
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 19 January 2022
Job overview
| Location | MAYFIELD San Clemente High School | |
| Vacancy Type | Permanent Full Time | |
| Description | San Clemente High School, Mayfield is seeking a permanent full time Teacher Librarian to join the school community for 2022. San Clemente is a Year 7 – 10 Catholic school in the Dominican tradition which enjoys an excellent reputation within the community. The positive relationships that exist between parents, students and staff allow for a harmonious educational setting which accommodates the whole person. The school endeavours to foster the individuality and potential of all students, recognising the uniqueness of each person, with their specific academic and pastoral needs being well catered for by a compassionate and dedicated staff. San Clemente is committed to continual improvement in all aspects of school life. Student wellbeing is seen as central to academic achievement and the school has comprehensive structures in place to support student centred learning and growth. |
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| Position Requirements | The role of the Teacher Librarian is to • Provide engaging learning experiences for students • Manage information and resources • Support and drive contemporary teaching and learning ensuring that learning in the library is contemporary, inquiry based, rich in thinking and technology • Work 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. • Through the use of resource management time: o to manage the library, facilitate and develop the library space and resources, both physical and digital, supported by the School Officer/Library Assistant o to collaborate with classroom teachers in developing contemporary teaching to ensure that curriculum is delivered more effectively for the benefit of students. 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 • Demonstrated successful teaching and behaviour management strategies with the ability to plan and evaluate contemporary and innovative learning opportunities in collaboration with teachers, • Demonstrated ability to share best practice regarding innovative and emerging technologies and information literacy through the KLAs • Ability to manage a contemporary library space and oversee library personnel, volunteers and external providers • Ability to effectively utilise data to assess and provide feedback and optimise educational outcomes, and source an engaging and relevant physical and virtual collection • A sound knowledge of OLIVER OPAC library software (Desirable) ► Four-year trained teacher classification with at least five years successful teaching experience ► Postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Management or Teacher Librarianship or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience: Master of Applied Science (Teacher Librarianship), Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship) or Master of Information Services (Teacher Librarian) ► Active NESA Accreditation ► Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number ► Completion of anaphylaxis training ► Proof of Covid vaccination status. |
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| CommencementStarts | 28/1/22 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2020. | |
| Applications Close | Thursday 20 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 |
| Bernard Burgess (bernard.burgess@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4014 7300 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Bernard Burgess |
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 Principal – Bernard Burgess: bernard.burgess@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 19/11/21 at 3.30pm | |
About San Clemente High School
- San Clemente High School
- 78 Havelock Street, Mayfield
- New South Wales
- 2304
- Australia
San Clemente High School is located in Mayfield- an inner city suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales. The school is co-educational and caters for students from Year 7-10. 720 students attend the school and are taught by 59 teaching staff.
San Clemente High School is of the Catholic faith and is highly regarded within the local community. The school was established in 1916 and enrols students primarily from the parishes of Waratah, Mayfield, Tighes Hill, Stockton, Nelson Bay, Bulahdelah, Raymond Terrace and Shortland. The student attendance rate is 90%.
Principal
Scott Donohoe
Facilities
San Clemente High School has a variety of facilities including equipped classrooms, a library and computer rooms.
The school specifically caters for students with Hearing Impairment. San Clemente High School has an on-campus program to meet the education requirements of students with special needs.
Curriculum
San Clemente High School is strongly committed to providing an education that is relevant to the 21st century. The school has adopted the Learn to Learn program which explicitly teaches students the skills they need to meaningfully engage in all curriculum areas.
School ethos
San Clemente High School embraces the traditions of the Dominican sisters.
It is the aim of the school to send students into the world who are confident and possess the knowledge and skills required to make a significant contribution within their community. Staff at the school are committed to the care and excellence of each student at the school. San Clemente High School is committed to the holistic development of each individual through study, service and prayer.
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