Junior School - Teacher Librarian

Ascham School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascham School in Sydney seeks an exceptional Teacher Librarian for our Junior School (Years 3–6). This permanent full-time role commences in Term 1, 2027, and invites you to ignite a lifelong love of reading while teaching advanced information literacy and collaborating across campuses to ensure curriculum continuity.

You will lead literacy events, curate print and digital collections, partner with teachers, and support student reading development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Primary Education degree with postgraduate credentials in Teacher Librarianship.
• Active NSW teaching registration and accreditation with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
• Experience in a school library and with primary school students.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance, and First Aid/CPR certification.
• Membership of or willingness to engage with professional library/education associations.
• Ability to contribute to broader school life through camps, excursions, events.
• Strong alignment with Ascham's philosophy of independent, collaborative students.
• Energetic, empathetic, collaborative team-teaching approach.
• Exceptional communication with students, staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Inspire a vibrant reading culture and promote reading for pleasure, wellbeing and learning.
• Lead Book Week and other literary events.
• Design and teach Years 3–6 Information Literacy program.
• Collaborate with teachers to integrate literature, information literacy and inquiry learning.
• Support Year 3–4 reading development and personalised reader guidance.
• Curate print and digital library collections reflecting curriculum needs and student interests.
• Build partnerships with library colleagues across P-12 for a connected library experience.
• Lead day-to-day Fiona Library operations including staff supervision and community engagement.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Collaboration

Team-teaching

Information literacy

Digital citizenship

Education

Primary Education degree

Postgraduate Teacher Librarianship qualifications

Job description

Ascham is one of the world’s leading girls’ schools, and since its foundation in 1886 has educated girls who develop into confident, independent, compassionate young women. Ascham is an inclusive, day and boarding school for students in years P-12, within a warm,welcomingand collaborative environment.

We value staff whodemonstratea positive, proactive approach to their work and have a willingness toparticipatein the life of theSchool. We look for energetic,dedicatedand capable staff who are full of ideas; embrace a fast-paced environment; anddemonstrateinitiative,empathyand professionalism to help theSchoolachieve its strategicobjectives.

Ascham is one of the world’s leading girls’ schools, and since its foundation in 1886 has educated girls who develop into confident, independent, compassionate young women. Ascham is an inclusive, day and boarding school for students in years P-12, within a warm,welcomingand collaborative environment.

We value staff whodemonstratea positive, proactive approach to their work and have a willingness toparticipatein the life of theSchool. We look for energetic,dedicatedand capable staff who are full of ideas; embrace a fast-paced environment; anddemonstrateinitiative,empathyand professionalism to help theSchoolachieve its strategicobjectives.

About this Role

We are keen to find an exceptional Teacher Librarian for our Junior School students in 'Fiona' which is our school for students in years 3 to 6. This is a permanent full-time role commencing in Term 1, 2027. If you can ignite an enduring passion for reading and literature, explicitly teach advanced information literacy skills, and collaborate across campuses to ensure curriculum continuity we’d love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• Inspire a vibrant reading culture by promoting a love of literature and engaging students in reading for pleasure, wellbeing and learning.

• Lead Book Week and other literary events, creating memorable experiences that celebrate books, authors and storytelling.

• Design and teach an engaging Years 3-6 Information Literacy program, equipping students with research, inquiry and digital citizenship skills.

• Collaborate with teachers to integrate literature, information literacy and inquiry learning across the curriculum.

• Support Year 3 and 4 reading development through targeted programs, reading initiatives and personalised reader guidance.

• Curate and manage dynamic print and digital library collections that reflect curriculum needs, student interests and diverse perspectives.

• Build strong partnerships with library colleagues across P-12 to deliver a connected and seamless library experience for students.

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the Fiona Library, including staff supervision, student leadership programs, library services and community engagement initiatives.

What You Will Bring

• A recognised degree in Primary Education alongside postgraduate qualifications in Teacher Librarianship (or working toward them).

• Active teaching registration and accreditation with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).

• Experience working in a school library and working with primary school students

• A current, verified NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance, and current First Aid and CPR certificate

• Membership of, or willingness to engage with, professional library and educational associations.

• The ability to enthusiastically contribute to the wider life of the school through participation in camps, excursions, concerts, special events, and other co-curricular and community activities that support student engagement and wellbeing.

• Deep alignment with Ascham's philosophy of developing independent, responsible, collaborative and reflective students.

• An energetic, empathetic and collaborative approach to team-teaching and working with corporate and academic staff.

• Exceptional communication skills for engaging with students, teaching staff and parents.

Ascham seeks to provide a child-safe environment. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of our students, with staff committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations. Ascham’s Child Safe policies and Staff Code of Conduct are available on our website.