JUNIOR SCHOOLTEACHER LIBRARIAN

Permanent Full-time term-time

Our Purpose

Radford College is a generous-spirited learning community that embodies the beliefs and values of the Christian faith in the Anglican tradition. We develop young people to live truthfully, practise compassion and seek wisdom in order to serve the common good. Grounded in our values of Truth, Compassion and Wisdom, all staff work to support the College in achieving its aims.

The opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our College for a full-time fixed term permanent Teacher Librarian. Being supported by a capable team of Library Technicians and Assistants who are responsible for cataloguing, ordering, and processing of Library materials, the Teacher Librarians will focus on teaching and learning. Strong understanding of inquiry-based pedagogies, ICT, and the PYP will be highly regarded.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dedicated and energetic team, in an environment that is a continually evolving to meet the needs of our community and emerging trends in school libraries and education. This role, while based in our Junior School, is also part of the College’s Library team and reports to the Head of Library and Information Services.

Working at Radford College

With a focus on high-quality teaching to improve student learning outcomes, Radford College is committed to collaborative and reflective practices which enhance professional learning and growth. As such, we require our teachers to be able to work effectively as part of a high performing team and to be dedicated to upholding our values of truth, compassion and wisdom, which form the ethos and foundation of our College community.
To support our teachers in becoming expert teachers, able to make deliberate choices about the strategies they use in classrooms, there is a strong emphasis on collaboration through an on-site Teacher Mentor, established Communities of Practice and ongoing coaching and mentoring.

Teacher Librarians are highly valued members of the JS teaching and Library and Information Services teams. They are key drivers in the College for promoting a love of literature and upskilling our students in information literacy.

Our Library College Services team are experienced, innovative, and work collaboratively with Teacher Librarians to support the effective and efficient delivery of Library resources.

Why choose Radford?

As well as supporting and enabling staff to achieve their potential, Radford College offers:   

• A vibrant and rewarding place in which to work
• Professional Learning financial support
• Salary Continuance Insurance
• Discounted school fees for eligible employees
• Access to gym facilities and group fitness classes
• Generous Superannuation after qualifying period
• Salary Sacrificing
• Excellent resources and grounds
• Free onsite parking

For further information, please visit the Employment page on our website.

About you

The successful candidate will be an energetic educator who is motivated by thinking differently about teaching and learning, and who is driven by the creation of engaging and dynamic learning experiences for our students. You will be required to work collaboratively and independently, and be passionate about school libraries and their future.

Candidates must:

• Collaborate as a member of a team providing a vibrant, dynamic, innovative, and balanced educational program for our children in accordance with the International Baccalaureate’s Primary Years Programme.
• Provide a warm, supportive, nurturing, safe and stimulating environment for our students.
• Be passionate for information literacy, and children’s literature.
• Demonstrate a passion for both teaching and pursuing innovative thinking.
• Be energetic, enthusiastic and demonstrate a willingness to grow through the sharing of best practice and professional experience.
• Possess excellent communications skills both written and verbal, as well as excellent time management skills.
• Demonstrate a desire for collaborative working as a member of a high-functioning team, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Possess excellent customer service skills and ability to work with Junior School staff, students, and their families.
• Participate in pastoral and co-curricular programs, including student wellbeing initiatives, school camps and excursions.
• Commit to the safeguarding and promotion of student welfare.
• Support Radford’s strategic priorities and goals.
• Uphold Radford’s Values of Truth, Compassion and Wisdom.

Qualifications in

• Teaching qualification recognised by the ACT Department of Education.
• Maintain registration as a teacher with the Teacher Quality Institute, including WWVP.
• Librarian qualifications recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association for Associate membership
• Bachelor in Librarianship or Teacher Librarianship (or equivalent) as a minimum qualification.
• Experience with Oliver (LMS) is desirable, but not essential.

How to Apply

Details about this position and how to apply can be found on the Employment section on the College Website http://www.radford.act.edu.au/quick-links/employment/. If you have further enquiries regarding this position, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Applications close on 5 September 2022 and should be addressed to:

The Principal
email: [email protected]

Applicants will be subject to employment screening and will be required to provide a current ACT Working with Vulnerable People card prior to commencing employment.