Librarian and Creative Arts Educator – Primary School
Holy Family College is seeking a dynamic and passionate individual to join our Primary School team. We are looking for a Librarian and Creative Arts Educator to nurture a love of reading and creativity among our young learners.
Key Responsibilities:
Librarian:
- Manage the school library, ensuring a well-organised and welcoming space for all learners.
- Promote a culture of reading by organising activities, storytelling sessions, and reading challenges.
- Assist with research and support learners in accessing library resources for academic purposes.
- Develop and maintain a diverse and engaging collection of books and materials.
Creative Arts Educator:
- Plan and deliver innovative and engaging lessons in the areas of Visual Arts, and creative arts as a whole.
- Foster creativity and self-expression among learners, encouraging their artistic development.
- Organise and oversee artistic performances and exhibitions, both within the school and at external events.
- Collaborate with other educators to integrate creative arts into various aspects of the curriculum.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- A relevant qualification in Library Science and/or Creative Arts Education (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
- Proven experience in a similar role within a primary school setting.
- Passionate about fostering a love of learning, creativity, and self-expression.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a dedicated and supportive team. By their application, candidates would be indicating they are willing and able to uphold and support the school’s unique Catholic Ethos, be able to show resilience and be process-driven, in the challenging current South African context.
Interested candidates should submit their CV, including a cover letter outlining their suitability for the position, to jobs@holyfamily.co.za by 15 February 2025
Holy Family College is an equal opportunity employer. Failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration. An application will not necessarily entitle the applicant to a response, appointment or an interview. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Holy Family College reserves the right not to proceed with filling the post.