Teacher Librarian
Place of work
Spring Hill
Job details
Job description, work day and responsibilities
About Brisbane Girls Grammar School
Brisbane Girls Grammar School provides a broad, liberal education for girls from Years 7 to 12, establishing the educational foundation for young women to contribute confidently to their world with wisdom, imagination, and integrity. One of Australia’s leading girls’ schools, Brisbane Girls Grammar School is an academically non-selective independent school, established in 1875 as one of Queensland’s original Grammar schools.
About the role
The Beanland Memorial Library (est, 1884) is housed in the award-winning purpose-built facility opened in 2015. This well-resourced library spans five levels, offering an extensive collection, individual study spaces, and a variety of teaching spaces. It also provides school-wide access to numerous academic databases, magazines, journals, and services such as extended opening hours throughout the calendar year.
As one of two Teacher Librarians, you will report to the Director of Library and Information Services and bring your expertise to a diverse team of library professionals that includes a Senior Librarian, Library Technician, Library Assistant and Librarian Archivist.
The Library team works collaboratively to ensure their strategic intent: to create a library that is an inviting, dynamic, and inclusive centre of connection for our valued Grammar community.
This is a full-time and ongoing position. Consideration will be given to those seeking a part-time role.
While the role will not include formal timetabled classes, the Teacher Librarian will:
Support Teachers of Years 7 – + in the preparation and delivery of research lessons
Assist the English faculty with the Years 7 – + reading program.
The Teacher Librarian will also have:
relevant tertiary qualification in Library and Information Services – Teacher Librarian, or equivalent
knowledge and experience of the Oliver library management system, ClickView, Libguides/Learnpath, and online databases
an understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. copyright law) relating to this position
extensive knowledge of teaching strategies to achieve optimal learning outcomes for students
excellent technological literacy
ability to work collaboratively and energetically within a high-performing school culture
current Queensland College of Teachers registration (or eligibility to apply).
Why work for us?
Join Brisbane Girls Grammar School as we celebrate our 150th anniversary in 2025.
Staff at Girls Grammar have access to a range of employee benefits, including:
a collegial and supportive working environment
competitive salary and 14.25% superannuation
professional development opportunities
inclusion in the School’s salary continuance plan (eligible staff)
generous long service and paid parental leave (eligible staff)
an active social club with events and activities offered throughout the year
employee assistance programs
excellent facilities and resources.
How to Apply
Please visit our Careers site to apply and view the full Position Description.
For further information, please contact Brigitte Bickham, our Human Resources Manager, on 07 3332 1307.
Apply now— applications are open.
Interviews may be conducted throughout the advertising period, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.
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Offer ID: #967978,
Published: 5 days ago,
Company registered: 1 year ago
