Teacher Librarians support and implement a shared vision for their school community to achieve best practice in learning. Within a contemporary learning environment, the role of a Teacher Librarian has two key dimensions: <br>• teaching and learning <br>• information and resource management <p> All teachers are expected to meet the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) required by NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). These Standards are reflected in the attached Position Description for a Teacher Librarian. Note: New Scheme and Returning Teachers are required to be members of NESA. Applicants must have a current Working with Children Clearance number. Evidence of completion of Anaphylaxis training certificate must be supplied. (https://etraining.allergy.org.au/login/index.php) 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 Code’s of Conduct. </p> <h3>Essential Criteria:</h3> <p> • a personal commitment to the ethos, teachings and practice of the Catholic faith. <br>• be appropriately qualified as a four year trained primary teacher. <br>• have completed or will complete (within four years of appointment), a Master of Education (Teacher-Librarianship). <br>• have experience in working with library systems. <br>• have demonstrated successful teaching and behaviour management strategies. <br>• have the ability to design learning opportunities to enhance information processing skills, critical thinking and inquiry learning to deepen student knowledge of curriculum content and information literacy. <br>• have the ability to select and teach learning outcomes from the NSW English Syllabus and other KLAs as relevant. <br>• have the ability to manage the Learning Hub space and source an engaging and relevant physical and virtual collection. <br>• oversee the work of other library personnel, volunteers and external providers, as appropriate, as delegated by the Principal. <br>• have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively. <br>• have the ability to assess and provide feedback on student learning using relevant data. <br>• applicants will need to comply with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead (formerly FEA ) and will need to work towards Accreditation at Category D – Accreditation to teach Religion. </p> <h3>Desirable Criteria:</h3> <p> • have a sound knowledge of ALICE OPAC library software and information technology. <br>• have the ability to design contemporary and innovative learning opportunities in collaboration with teachers. <br>• have the ability to model and share best practice regarding innovative and emerging technologies. <br>• have the ability to develop policies and procedures for the effective use and management of the learning spaces in collaboration with other teachers and relevant staff. <br>• have the ability to plan and evaluate collaboratively with teachers and incorporate technology and information literacy through the KLAs. </p> <h3>Renumeration:</h3> <p> Salary is in accordance with the NSW &amp; ACT Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2020. </p> <h3>Additional Info:</h3> <p> To apply: Please provide a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the selection criteria along with your resume. 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. Applications closes on 29/9/21 at 3.30pm. *Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted* “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.” </p> <a href="https://www.mn.catholic.edu.au/employment/positions-vacant/job/11402/" target="_blank">More Information</a>