Library Teacher

Library Teacher

Brighton  

• Part Time, Teaching Position (Monday to Wednesday, 8.00am to 4.00pm), 

• Brighton Campus

• Fixed Term from 22 July 2024 until 27 June 2025

This is a leave replacement position for 12 months. 

About Haileybury 

Haileybury’s vision is to be recognised as a great world school. Our mission is to deliver an exceptional educational experience that fosters the growth of each student through leading teaching and learning programs, a wide array of opportunities, within a culture of high expectations, empowering students to excel.  

Everything that we do is centred around our Magenta Principles, striving to be more than a school. Our principles support and shape this in our daily work: 

• Every student matters every day 

• Every staff member matters every day  

• Effective practices support sustainability  

• One inclusive community  

Haileybury offers a flexible, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We’re focused on embracing change and celebrating our people. 

The role

The Teacher Librarian is a suitably qualified teacher librarian or an experienced teacher with knowledge of children’s and young adults’ literature and information literacy skills who will work with staff to enhance student learning and reading programs for students. The Teacher Librarian supports and implements the vision of Haileybury Libraries through advocating and building effective library and information services and programs. 

The Teacher Librarian will be responsible for: 

• Running the Renaissance Accelerated Reading program for all Castlefield Year 7 and 8 students. This requires liaising with Middle School English department and other Teacher Librarians who deliver the program at the other campuses 

• Collaborating with the Heads of Library, Teacher Librarians and Head of Campus to develop, resource and implement reading programs for students  

• Growing a warm, welcoming, learner-centred library environment 

• Promoting the library as a learning hub within the school

About You 

At Haileybury we are seeking brilliant teachers. We are looking for team members who have; 

• Demonstrated experience and passion for teaching about Library services. 

• Brilliant pedagogy and explicit instruction: Implement evidenced-based practices  that actively engage students in their learning process.  

• Effective, productive, and thoughtful use of technology: Utilise technology as a tool to enhance teaching and learning experiences. 

• Strong, professional and kind relationships: Foster a safe, supportive and respectful classroom environment where students feel valued, respected and understood.  

• Collaborative and ambitious striving: Encourage collaboration amongst students and team members so we can create perseverance, critical thinking and creativity. 

• Modelling curiosity and commitment to deep learning: Demonstrate a passion for learning and inquiry-based thinking. Encourage students to ask questions, explore topics independently, and pursue their interests beyond the classroom. 

• Extending students' understanding through teacher expertise: Continuously develop your own expertise through the use of data, ongoing professional development and collaboration with colleagues.  

If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply to join the team at Haileybury where we aim to create a supportive culture and learning environment that fosters both academic achievement and personal growth for our 

Why work for us; 

• Competitive salary to compensate for experience 

• Ongoing professional and personal development  

• Focus on career development and a vast array of leadership opportunities 

• Excellent on-site facilities, grounds, technology and working environment 

• Secondment opportunities and pathways to other Melbourne based campus’, Haileybury Rendall School Darwin and Haileybury Senior School Tianjin 

• Variety of hybrid and flexible opportunities, including working at Haileybury Pangea, our online School  

• Broader scope of positions across multiple Melbourne campus locations 

• Employee leave benefits such as paid parental leave and additional personal leave  

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• Various financial benefits to employees through discount partnership programs and salary packaging options 

• Additional support for teaching parents, with students at Haileybury

• Staff social groups and events  

Want to find out more? 

To view the position description, please click on the attachment below. For all enquiries, please contact the People and Culture Team via ***************@haileybury.com.au  

To apply, please click on the “Apply Now” button to be directed to our online recruitment portal.  

Applications close; 10.30am, Monday 15th April 2024.

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply for the Position of Responsibility regardless of your campus. If successful, your teaching responsibilities at your current campus will be maintained and adjust accordingly. 

Please note that applicants must have the right to work in Australia, VIT registration and Working with Children Clearance. 

Haileybury is committed to the protection of children and the promotion of a culturally safe and supportive working environment for diverse communities. The successful applicant will be required to satisfy child protection screening, and adhere at all times to the schools’ Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, (https://www.haileybury.com.au/policies). 

Haileybury is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.