Vacancies

LIBRARY MANAGER, MERRIN SCHOOL, CHRISTCHURCH

Seeking to recruit an enthusiastic School Library Manager who has experience of working with children.

Position involves ensuring the library plays an integral role in supporting students to become critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers and ethical users of information.

20 – 25 hours per week for the school year (to be negotiated). 

Applications close 4pm, Friday 12 May.

Job Description available on request after 25 April: email lesleyblack@merrin.school.nz 
​Please send CV and covering letter to lesleyblack@merrin.school.nz    

 

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Part Time Junior School Librarian - School Terms Only

• School term only, part time position, 8.15am to 3.00pm Monday to Friday
• Qualified with experience in using library management systems, including online databases
• Epsom location

Diocesan School for Girls is a high performing independent Anglican School with an outstanding reputation for excellence in all aspects of achievement.  With state of the art educational and sporting facilities, the school provides a unique environment where girls can achieve excellence in a wide range of academic, cultural and sporting activities.
 
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Librarian to work in our busy Junior School library, providing services for students aged 3 ½–10 (years 0-6). This is a school term only, part time position, 8.15am – 3.00pm Monday – Friday.

A recognised library qualification is required and it is preferred that applicants be working towards, or have gained LIANZA Professional Registration and have demonstrated a willingness to learn and keep up to date with professional knowledge.
 
Inquiry learning is integral to our curriculum and supporting teachers with resources and students with their research is a key function of our librarian.

Applicants will be flexible and adaptable and also have: 

• Knowledge of curriculum resources and children’s literature
• Information literacy knowledge
• Recent experience in using library management systems, including online databases, and have excellent research skills
• Digital competency in a range of software including cloud based applications e.g. Google Docs
• Cooperative planning and organisational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

We are excited about our future focused library and are looking for our Librarian to lead the way with our flexible space, digital resources and makerspace opportunities.

You will need to be efficient, reliable and a proactive team player.  A strong commitment to service is also critical, as is the ability to communicate in a friendly, helpful manner with staff, students and members of our community.

Applications close on 29 May 2017
Please email applications, including a detailed CV and covering letter, to Human Resources at Diocesan School for Girls:
Email: human.resources@diocesan.school.nz
Website: www.diocesan.school.nz

We invite you to view our website for       
further details about our School.