Information and Literacy Teacher

Good Samaritan Catholic College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discount on school fees

Training opportunities

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee referral program

Job summary

Good Samaritan Catholic College Hinchinbrook is seeking an Information and Literacy Teacher to inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic setting. You will lead information literacy and digital technologies instruction while supporting library collections and learning resources.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to wellbeing and inclusive learning.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher eligible for accreditation/registration.
• Experience teaching information literacy and numeracy to secondary students.
• Strong knowledge of digital technologies and AI applications in education.
• Excellent organizational and resource management skills.
• Experience managing library collections and learning resources.
• Experience supervising examinations and assessments.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to inclusive library culture and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching in a Catholic learning environment.
• Deliver information literacy and digital technologies instruction.
• Supervise examinations and assessments.
• Support curriculum development and resource selection.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and library team.

Skills

Information literacy

Digital technologies

AI literacy

Curriculum delivery

Education

Teacher Librarianship

Information Studies

Tools

Library management systems

Digital resource platforms

Job description

Good Samaritan Catholic College – Hinchinbrook NSW

Good Samaritan Catholic College Hinchinbrook
Start Date:Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date:Friday, 20 November 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time,Permanent

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At Good Samaritan Catholic College Hinchinbrook, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

• competitive remuneration: up to $149,433. Base salary: $92,882 – $133,422
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and professional opportunities
• health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

Good Samaritan Catholic College is a diverse, dynamic community confident in the call to develop the gifts of love, justice, mercy, generosity and compassion through the education of young people. Our College is co-educational and caters to over 1300 students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our College motto 'Journeying with Compassion' derived directly from the 'Parable of the Good Samaritan' provides the underlying ethos of the College's Mission Statement.

About You

As a Information and Literacy Teacher, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. You will:

• be an appropriately qualified teacher with eligibility for teacher accreditation/registration
• demonstrate a commitment to Catholic education and the mission of a Catholic school
• have experience teaching research, inquiry, and information literacy and numeracy skills to secondary students
• possess strong knowledge of digital technologies, AI applications, and contemporary educational practices
• demonstrate excellent organisational and resource management skills
• have experience managing or supporting library collections and learning resources
• be capable of supervising examinations, assessments, and study classes
• demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
• work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, including teaching and support staff
• show initiative, flexibility, and a commitment to continuous improvement
• be highly proficient in the use of educational technology and digital learning platforms
• exhibit strong relationship-building skills and a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive library culture that encourages wellbeing, engagement, curiosity, and a love of learning.
• qualifications in Teacher Librarianship, Information Studies, or a related field
• experience in a secondary school library environment
• experience delivering programs related to AI literacy, digital citizenship, or emerging technologies
• familiarity with library management systems and digital resource platforms
• experience supporting curriculum development and resource selection across multiple key learning areas.

Applicants are advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8*** (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Working With Children Check (WWCC)
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.