Head of Library and Information Services

Oakleigh Grammar is a highly reputable co-educational Christian School educating from Early Learning Centre through to Year 12, located in the inner South Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne. The School is committed to providing an academically rigorous, internationally oriented and socially responsible learning environment that challenges all students to achieve.

POSITION INFORMATION:

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Head of Library and Information Services at Oakleigh Grammar to commence in January 2020.

As a passionate professional, The Head of Library and Information Services will ensure a culture of continuous improvement with respect to the delivery of library services, information systems management, in addition to engaging students in reading, discovery and learning. He/she will be a professional and courteous individual, who will demonstrate a high degree of organization, initiative and confidentiality.

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• A recognized teaching qualification and current Victorian Institute Teaching (VIT) teacher registration are mandatory.
• A minimum of 8 years teaching experience and a capacity to provide high quality educational leadership in a library setting.
• An ability to demonstrate infectious passion for reading, literature and technology in education.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills with a strong ability to liaise with all levels of School staff, clients and students.
• An ability to successfully initiate, plan and implement programs in response to new educational needs and priorities.
• Excellent time management, sound administrative and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing demands and priorities to meet deadlines.
• A demonstrated capacity to build and maintain effective teams and develop co-operative and constructive working relationships.
• Proven experience of working collaboratively with a passionate team of staff to deliver a range of effective learning experiences for all students.
• A proven capacity to improve student learning and promote academic excellence.

Application Procedures:

All applications should include

• A cover letter
• An updated resume
• A most recent Head and Shoulder photograph

TO APPLY:

Please email your application to: [email protected]

A full Position Description can be found on Oakleigh Grammar website: www.Oakleighgrammar.vic.edu.au/Positions-Vacant

Applications close COB Tuesday 5th November 2019

*Please note we do not accept applications via agency.

Child Safe School Statement: Oakleigh Grammar is a Child Safe School and we are committed to ensuring a culture of child safety. All staff employed by the School are required to adhere to the School’s Staff Code of Conduct Policy and Child Safe Policy. These policies can be viewed at http//www.oakleighgrammar.vic.edu.au/Policies&Procedures