Librarian - Junior School

Librarian - Junior School

Commencing 14 January

Albany location with park-like grounds

The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

Kristin School is a co-educational, non-denominational, independent school on Auckland's North Shore.

It provides education for over

• students from Early Learning to Year 13.

Offering both NCEA and International Baccalaureate programmes, our special character school was founded by parents more than 50 years ago.

Guided by strong values of progress, vision, integrity and love, our environment supports all staff with excellent resources and facilities.

We are seeking an experienced Librarian to work with our Junior School students.

Responsible for providing integrated information services, including digital, hard and soft media resources for all Junior School learners from Kindergarten to Year 6.

This role is instrumental in making the Library a vibrant centre of learning, inquiry, knowledge creation, ideas and reading, where all community members feel welcome, supported and safe.

Reporting to the Head of Library Services you are supported by two experienced librarians for our Middle and Senior Schools.

The hours are 8.00am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday during term time, with 4 additional weeks across the term breaks to maintain library resources and prepare for the upcoming term.

This role requires experience working in a school, community or other library.

A professional library qualification or currently studying towards a professional library qualification (e.g. Open Polytechnic, Victoria University, Charles Sturt University or other appropriate and recognised course of study) is desirable.

Experience working with Primary / Junior School or Intermediate / Middle School age students is required.

Experience with the IB Primary Years would be an advantage.

Benefits

Kristin provides the following benefits :

Well resourced and highly regarded Library facility

Welcoming and supportive environment

Staff recognition programme

Free car parking onsite

Staff tuition fee discount

Support for professional learning and development

Flu vaccinations, staff gymnasium, EAP services and other wellbeing incentives.

At Kristin, you will be part of a vibrant community committed to lifelong learning and professional development.

Our beautiful campus and state-of-the-art facilities provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning.

Our library is well supported and resourced by the School.

Join us and contribute to a legacy of educational excellence.

How to apply | Me pehea te tuku tono

Please apply online at and attach your CV and cover letter.

Please do not email your application.

If you would like to discuss this role in confidence or request a position description then please phone Alice Browne, HR & Recruitment Coordinator on

Applications close

Sunday 30 November

Kristin School reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate prior to the vacancy closing date.

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