Teacher Librarian in Brisbane

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos.

St Anthony is a co-educational Catholic primary school with an enrolment of over 690 students, with 72 members of staff. Located in the inner northern Brisbane suburb of Kedron, established in 1930, our Franciscan tradition rests on the charisms of St Francis, St Anthony and St Clare. St Anthony school enjoys a unique relationship with two Franciscan independent Catholic Colleges namely Padua College and Mt Alvernia College. Together the three schools work in partnership as an educational entity known in the local area as FOTH (Franciscans on the Hill). The quality of teaching and learning at St Anthony meets the highest standards set by Government and Catholic authorities, performing at high standards against system measures and in public facing data. St Anthony actively sets and regularly reviews its goals for supporting the diverse needs of all our students.

Summary: Inspire a love of reading and learning as Teacher Librarian at St Anthony’s, Kedron, joining a welcoming Catholic school community for the 2027 school year.

Location: St Anthonys School - Kedron

Start date: Commencing 20 January 2027 - End of the 2027 School Year

Work hours: Full-time

About the opportunity:

• Creating a nurturing and ordered learning environment that is learner-centred, supportive, cooperative, and aligned with relevant curriculum policies, documents and practices.
• Collaboratively developing and implementing quality curriculum programs and appropriate pedagogy; evaluating their effectiveness; assessing and reporting student progress and learning outcomes; and reporting these to students, parents and the community.
• Working collaboratively with the leadership team, teachers and other staff members in contributing to the professional life of the school and fostering a positive school culture.
• Proactively engaging with professional learning to enhance student learning outcomes.
• Establishing positive relationships in the pastoral care of students and supporting their spiritual and moral development.
• Ensuring that the teachings and values of the Catholic Church form a foundation for learning and teaching.

About you:

• Creating a supportive, learner-focused classroom aligned with the Australian Curriculum.
• Commitment to engage with colleagues, students, and parents/carers to enrich learning experiences and achieve the best educational outcomes for students.
• A passion to support students' spiritual and moral development.
• For this position you are required to be Catholic.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
• Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers.

Why choose BCE:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent).
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options.
• Active staff social club and wellness programs.
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport access - discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk. Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.