Librarian

Trinityhouse Schools; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private education provider in Africa is seeking a Librarian in Johannesburg to stimulate a love for reading among students. Responsibilities include managing library operations, delivering academic support, and enhancing student engagement. Candidates must possess a minimum of a post matric certificate in Early Childhood Development, SACE certification, and have 2-5 years teaching experience. This position offers a collaborative work environment focused on professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years Teaching Experience required.
• First Aid certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Create a learning experience to stimulate a love for reading.
• Manage the library as a venue.
• Accountable for academic delivery and assessment.

Skills

Computer and digital literacy

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Planning and organisation skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Post matric certificate (NQF level 5) in ECD

Undergraduate degree (NQF level 6) in ECD or B. Education (Foundation Phase)

SACE certification

Police clearance

Job description

ADvTECH is the leading provider of private education in Africa, passionately committed to enriching people’s lives and futures. The academic strategy of ADvTECH’s School’s Division is to ensure that each student progresses incrementally toward mastery in a learning environment that is flexible, inspiring, engaging and challenging. ADvTECH houses a number of prestigious school brands offering IEB, Cambridge & IB curricula and boasts an online home schooling delivery option as well.

Duties

The Librarian will be expected to create a learning experience to stimulate and grow the love for reading in the school amongst all the students of the school. The person will be responsible for the entire space. They will need:

• to deliver future focused education in which students are motivated, inspired and challenged
• Create a love for reading.
• to demonstrate strength of character, integrity and professionalism, at all times
• to develop and maintain constructive and ongoing partnerships with colleagues, parents, guardians and members of the community
• to communicate and collaborate with all members of the learning community in a positive, respectful and open-minded way

They will be accountable for the following specific areas of performance:

• The library as a venue
• Academic Delivery
• Academic Assessment & Reporting
• Student Behaviour Management
• School Brand Ambassadorship
• Administration
• Health & Safety

Qualifications & Experience

• a post matric certificate (NQF level 5) in ECD as a minimum or an undergraduate degree (NQF level 6) in ECD or B. Education (Foundation Phase)
• SACE certification and a police clearance are requirements
• 2-5 years Teaching Experience
• Computer and digital literacy
• First Aid

Attributes & Competencies

• A Lifelong learner who continually undertakes personal inquiry, reflection and action to inform their practice and understanding of teaching & learning and remains abreast of global education trends
• Demonstrated planning and organisation skills with superior detail orientation
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal abilities and professional presentation skills
• A proven track record of managing professional relationships with maturity and high EQ
• Professional time management is a minimum requirement of the role
• Demonstrated evidence of the ability to think critically and problem solve appropriately