Innovative Temporary Full-Time Teacher Librarian

Ravenswood School for Girls; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ravenswood School for Girls on Sydney's North Shore is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Teacher Librarian to join our Learning Resources Department on a temporary, full-time basis. You will inspire students as readers, researchers and independent learners while collaborating with teachers to enrich teaching and learning across Years 7–12.

The role involves developing inquiry-based information literacy and literature programs, curating resources, and supporting ICT tools such as ClickView

Qualifications

• Diploma of Education or equivalent is required.
• Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship) is required/desirable.
• Eligibility for ALIA professional membership is desirable.
• Willingness to work across Senior and Junior Library roles is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teaching staff to develop inquiry, information literacy and literature programs that support curriculum outcomes.
• Promote information literacy and the ethical and critical use of information across the curriculum.
• Develop programs, events, displays and activities that encourage reading and foster a love of literature.
• Curate high-quality print, digital and online resources to support teaching and learning.
• Support the effective use of ICT, including ClickView, online databases and library systems.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive and engaging LRC environment that encourages independent learning and creativity.
• Provide library, advisory and reference services, including circulation, cataloguing and stocktake as required.
• Supervise and support students within the LRC, including during recess, lunch and before or after school as required.
• Contribute to LRC policies, procedures and the effective day-to-day operation of the LRC.
• Build positive and professional relationships with students, staff and parents, with a strong commitment to student wellbeing and safeguarding.
• Contribute to the wider life of the School through co-curricular activities and professional collaboration.
• Maintain current knowledge of educational practice, Young Adult literature, reading and information literacy.
• Demonstrate flexibility, creativity, exceptional organisational skills and an open mindset towards technology, innovation and professional learning.
• Willingness to work in Junior Library is desirable.

Skills

Information literacy

Collaboration with teachers

Literature program development

ICT integration in learning

Education

Diploma of Education

Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship)

ALIA membership eligibility

Tools

ClickView

Library systems

Online databases

Cataloguing software

Job description

Ravenswood School for Girls on Sydney's North Shore is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Teacher Librarian to join our Learning Resources Department on a temporary, full-time basis. You will inspire students as readers, researchers and independent learners while collaborating with teachers to enrich teaching and learning across Years 7–12.

The role involves developing inquiry-based information literacy and literature programs, curating resources, and supporting ICT tools such as ClickView