Description:
Pymble Ladies’ College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.

We believe our staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are our most valuable resource. We are proud to have passionate and dedicated staff who recognise the unique strengths and qualities of every Pymble girl.

The role

We are seeking a Secondary School Inquiry Learning Leader to join our team of passionate educators. This permanent full-time opportunity will commence in Term 4, 2024.

At Pymble the library is a welcoming, warm and inspiring space where students and staff gather to learn, research, collaborate, create and nurture their selves. The physical space, and the staff within it, promote inquiry, critical thinking, trans- literacy, literature, ICT and digital citizenship skills.

The successful applicant will have an enthusiasm for student learning, literacy and research and will mindfully support this by working directly with students and with teachers from diverse curriculum areas. They will also assist with providing supervision for students in the Library and uphold the ethos of the College, both within the Library space and more broadly throughout the College.

We are seeking an individual with a collaborative and service- oriented approach. The team has an exceptional reputation within the College and we would like to ensure it is maintained and enhanced.

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Our kind of teacher

You will display the following skills and attributes:

• Willingness to support and promote the ethos and values of the College
• Qualifications in both teaching and librarianship, or a qualification in teacher librarianship, providing eligibility for Associate (professional) membership to ALIA and teaching accreditation with NESA, or A qualification in teaching (accredited with NESA) with teaching experience in a secondary school and a passion for libraries and interest in studying the Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship)
• Be an exceptional teacher who demonstrates enthusiasm and the ability to inspire others in their pursuit of reading, inquiry-based learning and research
• Ability to provide effective, collaborative, dynamic, innovative and strategic leadership in the area of information literacy and curriculum-based technologies
• Work productively and collaboratively as part of the Secondary School Library team, broader K-12 library teams and wider College team
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to develop and sustain quality working relationships
• Ability to evaluate the range of physical and digital resources and teaching strategies available to teachers and selectively implement initiatives that consistently improve student learning outcomes
• Flexible, positive attitude with a strong work ethic and an ability to manage challenge

Your kind of school

Pymble people are at the heart of what the College offers its students. That’s why every Teacher, Professional Services and Co-curricular staff member is valued for being the person they are, for the quality of their work, for their diverse contribution and for their wins – big and small. We express our appreciation in many ways, including through recognition programs, story sharing, celebrations, feedback and competitive remuneration.

We treasure our caring, collegiate community, which Pymble people often refer to as the ‘Pymble family’. We also appreciate that our family is not the only one in the lives of Pymble people, so we ‘walk the talk’ when it comes to supporting work-life balance, providing family benefits and contributing to community connections.

Your kind of benefits

We offer salaries above the award, ranging from $95,000 - $135,000 per annum (plus superannuation). Your salary will be based on your NESA accreditation level.

We also have a range of benefits, including:

• mentoring groups and professional development support
• access to our Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with free Yoga and Pilates classes
• daily morning tea
• discounted school fees (where applicable)
• a dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and regular social events
• close to public transport and onsite or nearby (street) parking
• access to Pymble Smart Spending, which is a retail discounts platform

We also provide a wide range of opportunities for Pymble people personally and professionally through growth strategies, training, career progression, access to technology and best in class resources.

Our kind of process

To learn more about this position, the calibre of person we are seeking to appoint, what makes Pymble an excellent place to work and continue your journey of professional growth - please submit your application online.

Our process normally involves two rounds of interviews and reference checks. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may occur prior to the closing date. Applications for this opportunity close on Monday 7th October, 2024.

Successful candidates must comply with the NSW Teacher Accreditation Act and provide a Working with Children Check.

Pymble Ladies’ College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce which represents the diverse society in which we live. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

We acknowledge the Durramurragal as the traditional custodians of the land on which our College is built. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future recognising the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.