Teacher Librarian

Thomas Reddall High School, located in Ambarvale on Dharawal country, is a comprehensive and growing high school with a current enrolment of approximately 500 students. The school proudly supports a diverse student population, with approximately 20% of students identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and 24% coming from non-English speaking backgrounds. Thomas Reddall High School features a seven-class support unit that caters to students with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, and mental health needs. We foster a vibrant and inclusive school culture that prioritises holistic learning, wellbeing, attendance, and positive behaviour. Our school is committed to providing outstanding academic opportunities tailored to the individual needs of our diverse learners, demonstrated through consistent growth and value-added results in both the Higher School Certificate (HSC) and NAPLAN assessments. Explicit teaching and HPGE programs (High Potential and Gifted Education) underpin our teaching philosophy and strong transition programs 'In, through and beyond' support our students to determine personalised pathways to success.

The Teacher Librarian is responsible for managing and maintaining a vibrant, inclusive, and well-resourced library that functions as a flexible, technology-rich learning environment supporting students across all stages. Working collaboratively with classroom teachers, the Teacher Librarian develops and delivers curriculum-aligned programs that enhance literacy, numeracy, and research skills, with particular attention to the academic needs of Stage 6 students. The role promotes student engagement and wellbeing through inclusive practices and proactive behaviour management strategies that support learners from diverse backgrounds, including students with disabilities. The Teacher Librarian curates a broad range of print and digital resources aligned with curriculum goals and student interests, ensuring equitable access for all. Through explicit teaching of information literacy, digital citizenship, and critical thinking, the Teacher Librarian empowers students to become independent and ethical users of information. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building collaborative relationships with staff, students, parents/carers, and the broader community. The role also involves leading innovative initiatives that elevate the library's role as a central learning hub, incorporating emerging technologies and supporting inquiry-based, student-driven learning.

• Approval to teach Library (Secondary) or currently enrolled in Library (Secondary) qualifications approved by the NSW Department of Education.

• Well developed skills in managing student behaviour, engagement and wellbeing, with a proven capacity to support students from diverse backgrounds, including those with a disability.

Capacity to implement a creative and flexible approach to managing a library that also functions as a learning hub to support literacy, numeracy and the learning of stage 6 students.

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.

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

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

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility 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 we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

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.