Teacher Librarian

Teacher Librarian

About Northside Christian College

Northside Christian College is located in a tertiary education precinct in the City of Whittlesea in Bundoora, Victoria. Northside provides engaging learning opportunities for students from Prep – Year 12 with the mission to “Transform lives through Christ and the wonder of learning.” We provide an innovative learning framework within a safe and supportive Christian environment.

If you are interested in being part of a collaborative teaching team that is committed to supporting staff and students to flourish, we would love to hear from you!

About the Position

The College is seeking a part-time, ongoing Teacher Librarian commencing Semester 1, 2024.

Applications close: 4pm on Friday, 29^th September 2023.

The purpose of the Teacher Librarian is to support the College’s teaching and learning program, foster a love of reading, manage resources, guide and assist staff and students to promote knowledge and skills, and develop information literacy. The Teacher Librarian will collaborate with teachers, faculty coordinators, and the Director of Teaching and Learning to design and deliver effective library, information and digital literacy programs. They will collaborate with staff to ensure information literacy outcomes are a major school focus.

Application Process
Please fill in an application form and send to Mrs Sarah Dzolev, PA to the Principal, by email to [email protected] accompanied by a cover letter and resume. Applications should be addressed to the Principal. Please ensure all documents are attached in one PDF document.

The cover letter should address the following key selection criteria:

• Commitment to and understanding of Christian education.
• Teaching experience.

Applications not accompanied by a College Application Form will not be considered. Application forms are available on the Employment webpage on the College website. Please refer to https://www.ncc.vic.edu.au/employment

Additional Information
The College is seeking dynamic, enthusiastic teachers with VIT registration.

Desirable qualities include:

• A passion for teaching and Christian education.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Committed to the philosophy of life-long learning.

In order to be considered for the role, applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the Christian ethos and values of the College.

All subjects at Northside Christian College are taught from a Biblical perspective. Teachers are expected to support students from a Christian perspective as outlined in the resources referenced below.

• The College’s Vision, Mission, and Values.
• The College’s educational Philosophy.
• The College’s Statement of Faith.
• The College’s Teaching and Learning Framework.

Child Safety

All applicants must be informed about the child safety practices of Northside Christian College (including the child safety code of conduct). For additional information about the College’s approach to Child Safety, including the College’s Child Safe Strategy, the Child Safe Standards, and Ministerial Order No. 1359. Please refer to the College’s Child Safety webpage for additional information.

Northside Christian College is committed to child safety. We have zero-tolerance for child abuse. Our robust human resources, recruitment, and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be aware that we carry out working with children, police records, and reference checks (as we see fit) to ensure that we are recruiting the right people. For more information about our commitment to child safety, please view Child Safety Policy, Code of Conduct and Procedures.

Enquiries regarding the application process can be directed Mrs Sarah Dzolev, PA to the Principal, on 03 9467 2499 or [email protected]