Library Technician - Junior School

Job Description

To be eligible to apply you must hold existing work rights to work in Australia. About the position We are seeking a Junior School Library Technician to assist with facilitating a high quality, welcoming, responsive and proactive library service for staff and students within the junior school campus. Assisting the Junior School Library Teacher, this role promotes a positive reading culture, a love of literature and the use of library services by assisting in the selection of resources and activities that support student learning and engagement. Your role will be to enthusiastically engage with primary school-aged children and assist the Library Teacher with the selection of resources for the library. This includes searching for and identifying complex bibliographic materials, and assisting students and teachers to use the cataloguing system and locate resource material. The successful applicant will further liaise with the Junior School Library Teacher to coordinate book clubs, story time, and reading challenges. The role involves operational and administrative duties including but not limited to maintenance of systems, stock and inventory, loaning and returning of resources, cataloguing and the supervision of students in the library. Other duties as directed from time to time. This role is 5-days per week, Monday to Friday (8:30am to 4:30pm). This role is term-time only with non-term time to be taken as unpaid leave. KEY SELECTION CRITERIA Library Technician qualifications Previous experience in a school or public library setting Excellent personal communication, administrative and organisational skills An understanding of student wellbeing, child safety and of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children, including children with diverse needs and backgrounds Strong skills in the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) ABOUT GIRTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL Girton Grammar School in Bendigo is a leading independent school catering for around 1,100 students from Prep to Year 12 in an enriching and supportive environment. With a Junior School campus and separate Senior School campus minutes from the centre of town, this renowned School sits at the heart of the Bendigo community. The School is proud of its culture of optimism and commitment in both students and staff, translating to personal growth and academic achievement that truly sets the School apart in Regional Victoria. Our rich history and steadfast values have, over time, built a school culture where we equally value people, character and learning. The behaviour and attitude of our students and staff contributes to a learning environment where every child is known and their individuality is respected. How to apply If you are interested in applying for this position, please provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names of three referees and click 'Apply Now'. Applications close on Wednesday, 29th January 2025. For further information please visit . Interviews will commence as applications are received. Girton Grammar School reserves the right to commence the recruitment process and appoint the position before the applications close date. All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia. Girton Grammar School is committed to child safety. Candidates applying for teaching appointments must be registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. All other staff are required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC). Referee checks will be undertaken prior to employment. Girton Grammar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications will be treated with strictest confidence. #J-18808-Ljbffr