Head of Libraries
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Head of Libraries
Initial three-year position of responsibility
Ongoing teaching contract
Whole-school part-time (0.8 FTE) position
Chairo Christian School is a non-denominational Christian school with 1900 Kinder to Year 12 students attending five picturesque campuses in West and South Gippsland the Latrobe Valley and the south-eastern outskirts of Melbourne.
Our mission is to provide excellence in Christ-centred education in partnership with families within a caring Christian doing this we aim to prepare students thoroughly for further study careers service and life in general.
We are currently seeking to appoint a Head of Libraries (ongoing teaching contract with initial three-year position of responsibility) to commence in January 2026.
The Head of Libraries is an important position of responsibility within Chairos management structure assisting the Executive Principal by leading Christ-centred library innovation across all campus libraries.
As a respected teacher and librarian the Head of Libraries will provide professional leadership to library staff members whilst fostering an environment conducive to a love of reading and critical engagement with literature. They will lead by setting a godly example to all staff members and students in their teaching and administration practice relationships and lifestyle.
Having obtained relevant tertiary qualifications in education and library services and being registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching the successful candidate will be a professional practitioner who possesses the following important characteristics:
Active Christian lifestyle and demonstrated agreement with Chairos Statement of Faith
Post-graduate qualifications (desirable)
Experience in an educational and/or library leadership position
Sound knowledge of current educational practices and teaching from a Christian worldview perspective
Thorough working knowledge of library services within a school environment and how the library supports teaching and learning objectives
Understanding and current knowledge of literacy curriculum and information skills including trends in literature and digital literacy
Ability to build strong partnering relationships and communication channels with all members of the school community
The safety wellbeing and inclusion of all our students is a high priority. As part of our recruitment process Chairo undertakes rigorous reference and background checking including Working with Children and Police Record checks. Before applying applicants are requested to review Chairos Child Safety booklet.
An online application can be completed and submitted together with a covering letter and resume by clicking on the Apply button below. For more information please visit closing date for applications is Sunday 24 August.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Part-Time
