Teacher Librarian - Holy Spirit Primary - Nicholls ACT

Location: Holy Spirit Primary School - Nicholls ACT
Employment Type: Permanent
Employment Status: Part-Time
Employment Term: Commencing Term 2, 2024
Salary Range: $76,754 to $126,236 (dependent on skills and experience, pro-rata for part-time appointments)
Closing Date: 11.55pm, Sunday 28 April 2024

About Us

Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres.

CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.

About the School

Holy Spirit Primary School has a strong focus on literacy and numeracy with a commitment to engaging students of all ability levels. The school balances its formal curriculum with an emphasis on growth mindset, inquiry learning, the Arts and creative thinking.

About the Role

Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is currently seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher Librarian who are driven to join a team of innovative professionals who will nurture each child’s talents and gifts through the dynamic and stimulating curriculum and opportunities that we offer. 

You will be responsible for fostering academic excellence, creating a dynamic learning environment and growing each child to be engaged, focused and an independent learner whilst providing the highest level of pastoral care.

Benefits and Opportunities

• A positive and collaborative workplace culture
• An extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
• Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high impact teaching practice
• Permanent contract
• Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)

Essential Criteria

The Successful Applicant will demonstrate:

• A thorough knowledge of the Australian Curriculum with the ability to organize, select and design content for effective teaching and learning.
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage positively with colleagues, students, and parents.
• The capacity to be a proactive member of a professional learning community complying with the legal, administrative, and professional requirements.
• Classroom practices and organisational skills that create supportive and safe environments for all students, including meeting a variety of learning needs.
• A comprehensive understanding of assessment and reporting strategies and the need to provide effective and timely feedback to parents and students.
• Knowledge of Holy Spirit’s vision for learning; inclusive of our Catalyst learning approach.
• A sound understanding of and commitment to the Church’s mission in Catholic Education and the capacity to contribute to the spiritual and community life of the school.

 Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.

Other Eligibility Criteria 

• You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position. 

• Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy. 

Application Process

Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes and experience as outlined in the Position Description.

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with CE policy.

For further information about the School please visit our website. Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.

Position specific queries: Please contact Principal Julie Wiley on 02 6241 8640 or via email julie.wiley@cg.catholic.edu.au

Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6218 0007 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au