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Head of Library and Educational Resources

St Catherine’s School, Toorak, is one of Australia’s leading independent girls’ schools, fostering students’ curiosity, perseverance, integrity and empathy. We are currently seeking a Head of Library and Educational Resources to lead our Library program from ELC to Year 12.About the Role The Head of Library and Educational Resources is responsible for the management of the Educational Resources Centre to provide effective delivery of educational resources to support teaching and learning activities.The role will support staff and students in their endeavours to develop and utilize educational resources that support their teaching and learning programs.The Head of Library and Educational Resources will;Be responsible for the learning, teaching, curriculum and strategic direction of the School’s Library services from ELC to Year 12.Provide a high quality, welcoming, responsive and proactive library serviceProvide leadership in the continuous fostering of a culture of innovation in teaching and learning strategiesSupport staff and students in their endeavours to develop and utilize educational resources that support their teaching and learning programs.Promote a love of learning through the provision and promotion of stimulating and relevant resources/materials.Key Selection Criteria The ideal candidate will demonstrate;Knowledge and experience in managing a diverse range of educational resourcesDemonstrated experience in team leadership and managementExperience in and ability to support curriculum initiatives that promote information literacy across a range of learning areasGood understanding of Library technologies, including Oliver and ClickviewExcellent knowledge of current adolescent literature and an ability to develop an enthusiasm for reading among studentsExcellent interpersonal skills and capacity to relate well to teenage girlsExcellent ICT skills with the ability to use ICT to support teaching and learning programs as well as administration practicesApplicants must have current Victorian Institute of Teaching registration, or equivalentHow to Apply To find out more about this role, including a position description and selection criteria and to apply, please visit our website: www.stcatherines.net.au/staff  addressing your cover letter and resume to the Principal.Enquiries can be directed to our HR Manager, Cassie Monahan via 9822 1285 or applications@stcatherines.net.auApplications close 5pm Monday 10 SeptemberPosition Description - Head of Educational Resources AUD Australia - VIC Melbourne - All locations Toorak 3142