a Librarian (Primary School)

Curro is an independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values-based environment and offers learner-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.

Curro seeks to appoint a Librarian (Primary School) (full-time) at Curro Hillcrest in Hillcrest to commence duties in January 2027

Vacancy Reference: 29666 Curro is an independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values-based environment and offers learner-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.

Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.

Key performance areas

• Organising and managing the Library, ensuring effective use by classes, groups, and individuals.
• Creating and implementing a library policy aligned with the school’s educational aims and legal requirements.
• Managing the Library budget, including preparation and reporting.
• Selecting, acquiring, organising, and promoting resources and IT to support teaching and learning.
• Ensuring equality of access for all pupils and staff to high-quality learning resources.
• Supervising pupils using the Library for independent study and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere.
• Running a homework club in the afternoons as part of the extramural offering.
• Supporting and advising staff and pupils in the selection and use of information resources.
• Promoting reading and the enjoyment of reading in all its forms.
• Mentoring interns through the Internship programme.

Qualifications, experience and skills

• Minimum requirement: B.Ed or PGCE.
• Advantageous: Previous experience as a Media Specialist.
• Must be fully SACE registered.
• Computer skills and experience working with databases are essential.
• Ability to coach extra-mural activities.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Attributes: proactive, adaptable, supportive, detail-oriented, and committed to promoting literacy and learning.

Closing date: 28 August 2026.

Read more about where you will work

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Please note that you will need to submit a comprehensive CV and copies of your qualifications and SACE registration (if applicable) as part of your online application.

P.S Please view your profile for progress on your application.

If you have not had any feedback from the school within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, accept that you were not successful for this position.

But don’t be dismayed, next time it might be you.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with.

Curro reserves the right not to make an appointment.

NB: Please note that if you are found to apply for two or more positions that you do not qualify for in the least, you will be blocked from the system for 30 days. This is due to a large volume of applicants who are abusing the system.