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IntroductionSt Columban''s Primary School Mayfield is seeking a Temporary Part-Time (0.4FTE) Teacher Librarian to join the team for 2025 on Mondays and Tuesdays.St Columban''s Primary School, Mayfield has, for over one hundred years, represented a snapshot of the wider community. We nurture our students to become active, accepting and culturally aware future citizens. Our students draw from the areas of Mayfield, Mayfield West, Tighes Hill, Warabrook and Carrington. Our unique school community boasts the highest multicultural population of any primary school in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle with many families from Asia, the Pacific Islands and Africa, as well as Indigenous Australians, forming a school community that is culturally aware and accepting of others.DescriptionPOSITION DESCRIPTIONThe 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 schools 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 outcomesManage 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 studentsSkills and Experiences: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.Benefits Of Working With UsWork in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow.A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport.Employee assistance program (EAP).Training and staff development programs.Paid parental leave for eligible employees.Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.FOR FURTHER INFORMATIONContact Penny Banister, Principal on Tel: (02) 4968 3315 or via email: penny.banister@mn.catholic.edu.auTO 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.Preferred applicants will be asked to participate in orientation processes, including a formation conversation, following the interview, to introduce them to the local Parish context and the culture of the Catholic school.Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.Applications close: Sunday 13th April 2025 at 11.59pmAdditional informationThe 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 Dioceses Code of Conduct which includes the Dioceses 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.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeTemporaryJob functionEducation and TrainingReligious Institutions #J-18808-Ljbffr