Library Manager

Lara Secondary College has been in operation for 21 years and in that time has embedded itself as part of the local community. The College remains as the only secondary school in Lara. The school has a clear vision for continuous improvement with the student at the centre of all that we do. Our agreed purpose is to ensure that all students are successful in reaching their potential in the shared knowledge that all students can learn. The College offers a rich and broad curriculum across all year levels. Students in Years 7/8 work in ¿pods¿ of two classes enabling high levels of monitoring, learning and differentiation with two core teachers to ensure that strong relationships are built as students transition to the secondary setting. The College delivers the Victorian Curriculum Standards from Years 7 to 10, with a core curriculum at Years 7 and 8, a core plus electives program at Years 9 and 10, and in the Later Years studies (Years 10 to 12) offers a broad range of pathways including VCE, VCE Vocational Major and VET with opportunities for acceleration into VCE from Year 10. The college has continued it's focus on the Common Instructional Teaching Model, which all teachers utilise to deliver their lessons. Teaching staff regularly collaborate to ensure high quality teaching strategies are implemented across every class within the College. 

The College implements very clear guidelines in relation to student management and health and wellbeing. Such clear and concise documentation enables all people involved with our College to develop a real sense of pride and belonging to the College. Respect of oneself and each other is a strong focus of the College.

School Improvement Policy, we believe that all students learn at different rates. It is for this reason that all students from Year 7 to 10 have the opportunity to improve their first result on a Common Assessment Task, if they believe with an extra week of study and more effort, they will fully understand the topic being studied and therefore obtain a better grade. We provide opportunities for all students to understand that the amount of effort they place into their studies will ultimately determine their level of academic success. The College offers a wide range of Extra-Curricula Programs including Performing Arts Evenings, Music Evenings, Inter School Sports, Homework Club, SRC Leadership Involvement, School for Student Leadership Program, Year 9 Connections Program, International Study Tours, Games Club and a range of Lunchtime Programs and Clubs.

At Lara Secondary College every student is supported to be their best and learn to their full potential in an environment where teachers are passionate about their work and their students.  We know that relationships between students and teachers have a large impact on student learning and our work. We understand that students learn best when they relate well to their teachers, when they feel safe and secure. Our intensive pastoral care curriculum across Years 7 to 12 includes a structured program to support the development of academic success, individual self-esteem, learning confidence, resilience and persistence, as well as the essential ability to relate positively to others. We pride ourselves on strong and positive relationships between staff and students and work with passion and enthusiasm to ensure that every student gains the maximum benefit from their secondary education at Lara Secondary College.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Well developed knowledge and skills and proven experience in management of a Library

SC2 Excellent organisational, budgeting and management skills and experience in delivering a high standard of library services to meet the needs of students and staff

SC3 Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to lead and manage staff and work as a member of a highly performing team that can effectively liaise with staff, students, vendors and networks in line with the school¿s core values

SC4 Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging technologies, their application within a school library and a capacity to develop opportunities for enhancing student learning through their use

SC5 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others

Role

Position Purpose

The Library Manager plays a key role in developing and maintaining a dynamic and engaging library environment that support student learning, curriculum needs, and the broader educational goals of the school. This position is responsible for overseeing library operations, managing resources, and fostering a culture of reading and research within the school community. The Library Manager provides a friendly, safe and purposeful library which supports teaching and learning is a foremost priority. Student supervision within the definition of the ES1-3 Dimensions of Work is an integral part of the role and may be required.

Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.

Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy.  Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3.  Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility.  Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases.  Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.

This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years.  Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered.  Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.  Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Responsibilities

• Promote, plan, develop, implement and review Library programs and services
• Supervision of students in the Library and associated activities
• Liaising with staff and College Leadership to ensure that appropriate resources are in place to support the College¿s teaching program
• Management of appropriate cataloguing and borrowing systems for resources, equipment and teaching aids that support the school¿s needs, including the use of the library management system and the SCIS cataloguing service
• Preparation and implementation of a Library Budget according to the College¿s policies
• To promote a culture of reading across the school by celebrating, monitoring and advocating for recreational reading.
• Evaluating, with a view to improving, the effectiveness and flexibility of information services in meeting College and student needs.
• Manage Library events: plan activities, excursions and hold monthly meetings
• Carry out Annual Library Stocktake
• To support other educational services of the college as required
• Supervise and coordinate other education support class staff assisting the library.
• Other duties as required by the Principal or Business Manager

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.