At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Learning Centre and empower students through innovative teaching and resources.
- Company: St John Paul College, a vibrant Catholic school in Coffs Harbour.
- Benefits: Full-time permanent position with opportunities for professional growth and community engagement.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to quality education and student development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while fostering a love for learning.
- Qualifications: Must have NSW Working with Children Check and NESA accreditation.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
St John Paul College, Coffs Harbour is a school that strives to be truly Catholic in our identity and life; a centre of the new evangelisation and a place where the dignity and potential of every student is recognised and developed.
St John Paul College is a place where students are formed in the faith and can achieve high levels of 'Catholic religious literacy' and practice, and where the learning outcomes of every student are improved.
- Position
- Teacher Librarian
- Job Details
- Location: Coffs Harbour
- Position Type: Full time permanent
- Commencement Date: 28 January 2027
- Applicants Must
- hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check
- have full accreditation with NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA)
- comply with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy upon appointment
- Criteria
- have a knowledge of and commitment to the Catholic ethos and mission of the school
- provide evidence of qualifications in a specialised faculty
- able to work as a member of a committed team of professional teachers, dedicated to providing quality teaching and learning in partnership with the parent community
- Collaborative
Teaching: Proven ability to co-design, teach, and evaluate Stage 4–6 NESA curriculum programs with classroom teachers, embedding information literacy and critical thinking
- Innovation & AI: Strong passion for integrating AI into education, alongside expertise in digital tools (Oliver v5, Sora, Click View), academic integrity, and responsible digital citizenship
- Extension
Leadership: Demonstrated capacity to mentor High Potential Learners through tailored extension, research coaching, and enrichment programs (Write a Book in a Day, da Vinci Decathlon, Debating)
- This role will come with a 1 class face to face teaching load in an area to be determined
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Learning Centre: Manage flexible physical and digital library spaces to foster a vibrant culture of inquiry and reading.
- Drive Academic Enrichment: Empower High Potential Learners with advanced research tools, problem-solving opportunities, and co-curricular academic competitions.
- Curate & Manage Collections: Maintain print/digital resources aligned to NESA outcomes, mastering cataloguing, stocktaking, and copyright compliance.
- Support Flexible Learning: Facilitate, supervise, and mentor online distance education students within the space.
- Application Notes
Your application should address the above criteria including the nomination of two (2) referees.
Please note that this job has the potential to attract a 2 point co-ordinator role in the area of Learning Technologies – please see the attached Position Discription.
Applicants wishing to apply for the role should indicate this in their application, and address the additional criteria.
- Other Information
- Clarence Region
Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools.
Child Protection Legislation requires successful applicants to be subject to employment screening.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Teacher Librarian - St John Paul College, Coffs Harbour employer: St. John Paul College Coffs Harbour
MacKillop College in Port Macquarie is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for educators passionate about the Catholic ethos. With a commitment to professional development and a strong focus on quality teaching, staff are encouraged to grow and thrive within a vibrant community that values partnership with parents and the broader community. The college's dedication to creating Child Safe Schools ensures a secure and nurturing atmosphere for both students and staff.
Contact Details:
St. John Paul College Coffs Harbour Recruitment Team
