Careers
Careers at St Benedict’s
The average length of staff tenure at St Benedict’s tells you how much people enjoy working at our school. We are exceptionally proud of the calibre of our teachers and the inclusive and supportive environment we create for our staff.
Career opportunities at St Benedict’s are posted here as they arise. If you would like to join our exceptional team of educators, please check this page regularly.
About St Benedict’s:
St Benedict’s is an Independent Catholic School, which seeks to provide a holistic education for boys through full participation in spiritual, academic, sporting, creative and cultural activities. The Board of Governors invites applications for the following post in the College.
Requirements and experience:
- Have a Bachelors Degree in Library and Information Studies
- With at least three years working experience in an academic library
- Assisting in running of circulation desk (issuing, renewal and returning of book loans)
- Assisting in preparing and mounting library displays and programs
- Sorting and re-shelving returned books, periodicals and other materials
- Assisting with indexing of books
- Assisting patrons with ready-reference questions and reader advisor, bibliographic instruction and database searching
- Working knowledge of archival practices would be advantageous
- Daily handling of journals and shelf reading
- Knowledge in the use of library-related databases and other online tools
- Assisting in keeping discipline and enforcing library rules
- Be willing to work shifts on a rotational basis
- Good command of English, both orally and written
- Encourage a reading culture
- Be available to assist in whole school events including non-library related niches
- Be willing to participate in the Catholic Ethos of the School
How to apply:
Suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to submit a letter of motivation, abridged curriculum vitae with the names of three references to vacancies@stbenedicts.co.za.
