Job type: Full time / From 20/12/2024 - 19/12/2031
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Administration/Secretarial
Reference: 1460419
Location Profile Outstanding opportunity to work in a P.Y.P. School in Tarneit/Werribee.
Davis Creek Primary School is a new co-educational Prep to Year 6 that opened in 2020. Over this time, we have grown rapidly due to our positive reputation within our local community of Tarneit. We have rapidly grown from 253 students to over 900 students in 2024. Tarneit is a thriving multi-cultural community positioned only 25km from the CBD of Melbourne.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, positive, and passionate Library Assistant to work as part of the school team and school community to contribute to our collaborative culture at our school.
Davis Creek Primary School aims to build a school culture that demonstrates a strong belief in and a commitment to providing a rich and rigorous curriculum within a safe, secure and enriched learning environment for our children. We implement the Primary Years Programme as a rich, authentic, rigorous curriculum framework. Professional learning and training will be provided. We have a clear focus on catering for the diverse range of students at their point of need. Our core mission promotes a mindset of international mindedness, and provides a supportive, nurturing and challenging learning environment, with high expectations for student success.
Role The attendance required for this position is term time only. Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.
The responsibilities of this position will be:
Sort, arrange, file and catalogue incoming resources according to type and appropriate categories utilising Oliver - Library Management System. Prepare descriptive lists of resources and undertake accessioning procedures, box, label, shelve resources and maintain records of loans. Perform basic duties with regard to the general library space including furniture, retrieving, shelving, maintaining books, periodicals and stocktakes. Maintain up to date knowledge of children's resources to assist classes with reading selection, source interesting and age-appropriate fiction collections. Develop and implement displays and exhibitions within the library space and school to promote engagement. Assist in the implementation of extra-curricular activities such as book week and events such as Harmony Day and Reconciliation Week. Ensure storage areas are in a clean, safe and orderly condition. Label, cover, assemble, sort books/resources in accordance with school procedures. Management of library space including all tasks associated with ongoing operations of a library. Manage and maintain the library school budget in conjunction with the literacy coordinator. Provide training and support to students and staff as required. Take small groups of students for reading sessions. Supervise small groups of students undertaking various projects/programs. Coordinate parent support. Support School Council Sub-Committee and initiatives. Assist in the implementation of building strong connections with the local community. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.
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