Teacher Librarian

Teacher Librarian - Turramurra High School (0000B38S)

Location

Sydney Region

Number of Positions

1

Closing Date

19-Nov-2025, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

Teachers

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information: Turramurra High School is a vibrant and dynamic coeducational secondary school located on the Upper North Shore of Sydney. With a diverse student body of 1,000 students, the school embraces academic excellence, personal growth, and a commitment to inclusivity. 38% of students come from non‑English speaking backgrounds; we proudly support the education of Aboriginal students and currently offer an International Students Program in Years 10‑12, contributing to the school’s rich cultural diversity.

The school provides a broad curriculum and a wide range of extra‑curricular activities that cater to a variety of interests. It enjoys strong support from its P&C and local community and has developed lasting partnerships with nearby organisations. Turramurra High is committed to a culture of growth and continuous improvement, ensuring that each student reaches their full potential.

Specific Selection Criteria

- Approval to teach Library Secondary or being currently undertaking or enrolled in Teacher Librarian qualifications approved by the NSW Department of Education.

- Highly developed interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively within a team to support the delivery of high‑quality teaching, learning, and whole‑school programs.

- Ability to create a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment with a commitment to catering for students with diverse backgrounds and wellbeing needs.

- Demonstrated expertise in managing and using digital technologies to enhance student learning, including experience with library management systems and emerging educational technologies.

Conditions

An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you are required to commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity.

Special Notes

Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.

If applicable, engagement will be temporary until successful completion of the Teacher Librarian qualifications recognised by the NSW Department of Education, which must be completed within 24 months.

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia, responsible for delivering high‑quality public education to two‑thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If adjustments to our recruitment/interview process are needed to enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

Additional Guidelines

New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are located here. To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format.

EEO Statement

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.

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