Catholic Schools Office Maitland - NewcastleMorisset, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSWLibrary Services & Information Management (Education & Training)Join Our Team as a Permanent Part-Time Teacher Librarian at St John Vianney Primary School, Morisset!Are you a dedicated Teacher Librarian looking for a permanent part-time role (0.4FTE) starting in January 2025? We want you to be part of our vibrant community!At St John Vianney Primary School, Morisset, we believe in fostering success through high-quality education and contemporary learning and teaching. We strive for excellence in every curriculum area, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to reach their full potential in a supportive and caring environment.Our school is equipped with modern facilities and innovative technology to enhance learning opportunities. Students benefit from SmartBoards, a well-stocked library with a bank of computers, an excellent school hall, attractive school grounds, an outdoor amphitheatre, environmental areas, play equipment, and collaborative learning spaces.The role of the Teacher Librarian is to:Provide engaging learning experiences for studentsManage information and resourcesSupport and drive contemporary teaching and learning ensuring that learning in the library is contemporary, inquiry based, rich in thinking and technologyWork 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 outcomesThrough the use of resource management time:Manage the library, facilitate and develop the library space and resources, both physical and digital, supported by the School Officer/Library AssistantCollaborate with classroom teachers in developing contemporary teaching to ensure that curriculum is delivered more effectively for the benefit of studentsThe teacher will promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in accordance with contemporary evidence-based learning and wellbeing principles (including digital learning) and will ensure the ongoing development and implementation of pedagogical practices that impact on student learning outcomes. The teacher will acknowledge and agree to the requirement to work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.EXPERIENCE/CRITERIAAbility to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schoolsDemonstrated successful teaching and behaviour management strategies with the ability to plan and evaluate contemporary and innovative learning opportunities in collaboration with teachersDemonstrated ability to share best practice regarding innovative and emerging technologies and information literacy through the KLAsAbility to manage a contemporary library space and oversee library personnel, volunteers and external providersAbility to effectively utilise data to assess and provide feedback and optimise educational outcomes and source an engaging and relevant physical and virtual collectionA sound knowledge of ALICE/OLIVER library software (Desirable)QUALIFICATIONSFour-year trained teacher classification with at least five years successful teaching experiencePostgraduate 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) or a willingness to enrol and complete within 4 years of employment.Active NESA AccreditationCurrent paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) numberCompletion of anaphylaxis trainingCompletion of CPR trainingCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTSalary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and growA corporate fitness program through Fitness PassportEmployee assistance program (EAP)Training and staff development programsPaid parental leave for eligible employeesAccess to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW ANDPlease provide a cover letter along with your resumeWithin your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.Applications close: Monday 23rd September 2024 at 11.59pmThe Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese's Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
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