Teacher Librarian

Location : St Benedict's Catholic School, Shaw Position : Teacher - Librarian

Commencement Date : As soon as practicable Tenure : Part Time, Fixed Term

SalaryRange : $53.71- $78.64 per hour pending experience

Closing Date : Monday, 14 July 2025 unless filled prior

St Benedict's Catholic School features the highest standard of education and learning facilities synonymous with Catholic schools across Townsville city. St Benedict's Catholic School nurtures learning success by promoting student engagement within a flexible environment. St Benedict's Catholic School embraces sustainable practices for the natural and built environment fostering a love for creation and aspiring to be good stewards. Our school's culture reflects the grace and spirit of St Benedict, known as a gentle, dignified, strong, peace-loving man, who lived a contemplative life and honoured 'God in all of life'.

About the role St Benedict's Catholic School, Shaw is seeking is seeking an experienced and dedicated Teacher - Librarian to commence as soon as practicable and concludes on 5 Decemeber 2025 . This is a Fixed Term, Full Time position completing 12 hours per week. The Teacher-Librarian is a professional who holds both a teaching qualification and a qualification in librarianship, recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and the Australian School Library Association (ASLA).

As an educator and an information specialist, the Teacher-Librarian works with the administration team, library staff, teachers and students to support the school's curriculum through :

The provision of responsive and dynamic resource and information services to the school communityCollaboration within the school community to integrate these services into teaching and learning programmes.The Teacher-Librarian maintains the responsibility for the overall management of the school library and information service. The Teacher-Librarian is a focal point between the provision of information services and the school community and must perform the role in a professional, welcoming and helpful manner.

To join in this vibrant school community,you'll need To be able to work as a member of a committed team of professional teachers, dedicated to providing quality teaching and learning in partnership with the parent communityTo have an understanding of contemporary pedagogy and the ability to differentiate, and provide for, a diverse range of abilitiesTo have an ability to collaborate and work positively as part of a professional learning communityTo have a willingness to change and develop instructional strategies to increase student growth and achievementMandatory Criteria / Professional Registration / Other Appropriate Tertiary qualification with registration or eligibility for registration with Queensland College of TeachersCurrent Driver's LicenceAbility to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of TownsvilleAbility to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe mannerModern facilities, equipment and resourcesAccess to additional Employer Superannuation ContributionsAccess to long service leave after 7 years of continuous serviceUp to 14 Weeks' paid parental leaveDeferred Salary SchemeCorporate health insuranceInduction, professional development and learning opportunitiesWellbeing programs and initiativesOur Organisation Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students.Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and / or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

How to apply

If you have arelevant teaching qualification or you are currently working towards one, the TCE Recruitment Team are interested to hear from you.

Complete theapplication form,including your two nominated professionalreferees (name, position title and email address)Upload acover letteraddressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position descriptionUpload acurrent resumeApplications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications close 3.00pm Monday, 21 July 2025 unless filled prior. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as the interview process may commence prior to the application closing date. For more career opportunities, click here Personal Details

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QuestionsWork rights

It is a legal requirement for all Australian employers to ensure candidates have the right to work in Australia. Please choose one :

I am an Australian CitizenI am a permanent resident of Australia or NZ citizen who has entered Australia on a valid passportI am a non citizen with a valid visa that provides work rights and I consent to this being verifiedI am a non citizen who requires visa sponsorship from an employerHave you previously worked for Townsville Catholic Education Office?

Do you identify as any of the following?I identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander personI am from a non-English speaking backgroundQualifications

Please confirm any relevant qualifications. For example, Bachelor of Education, Certificate III Education Support, etc.

You will be required to attach copies of any qualifications as evidence.

Please confirm your registration or membership details. For example, Queensland College of Teachers (QCT), Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) etc.

It is important for us to ensure that your health and safety is protected in the workplace. Are there any specific health problems, pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on your ability to safely perform the inherent (essential) requirements of the position you are making application for?

The Criminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986 outlines the requirement to disclose convictions where application is being made for specified positions.

Have you been convicted, found guilty or otherwise had any criminal offence proven against you?

We require you to nominate at least two (2) professional referees. These people will be required to speak to your work performance as it pertains to the position you are applying for. Please provide your nominated referees' name, position title, organisation, contact number and email address. We also ask that you approach your nominated referees prior to providing their details to Townsville Catholic Education to confirm their willingness to participate in our recruitment processes.

Please provide your Referee 1 details :

I declare that the statements made by me in this application are true, complete and correct. I understand that a false statement, omission or dishonest answer to any questions may be grounds for my application being discontinued or may result in termination of employment.

I understand that any appointment to a teaching position with the Catholic Education Diocese of Townsville is subject to me demonstrating current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.

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