Teacher Librarian

Nowra Christian School; South Nowra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nowra Christian School is inviting applications for a full-time Teacher Librarian commencing Term 1, 2027. You will lead a vibrant K-12 library, collaborate with teachers to design curricula and develop information literacy skills, while contributing to a Christian community that fosters faith, character and knowledge.

Selection criteria emphasize strong Christian faith, appropriate teaching qualifications, and a passion for literature.

Qualifications

• Strong Christian faith and active church involvement.
• Appropriate teaching qualifications required.
• Post-graduate training in Librarianship or equivalent is highly regarded.
• passion for literature and fostering literacy in students.
• Innovative and enthusiastic approach to libraries and information seeking.
• Energetic and eager to share best practice and professional experience.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Excellent classroom management and ICT skills.

Responsibilities

• Build lifelong readers. Lead a vibrant K-12 library and help students discover a love of reading.
• Teach and collaborate. Co-design curriculum with classroom teachers and deliver library and information literacy lessons that equip students with research, digital and critical thinking skills.
• Be part of something bigger. Work in a supportive Christian community that grows students in faith, character and knowledge.

Skills

Christian faith

Communication skills

Time management

ICT skills

Literacy enthusiasm

Collaboration

Enthusiasm

Education

Teaching qualifications

Post-graduate Librarianship

Job description

Nowra Christian School are currently inviting applications from committed Christians of Protestant persuasion who are active in their local church, to join our team in 2027, as a: Teacher Librarian

Full-time Teacher Librarian position commencing Term 1, 2027.

• Build lifelong readers. Lead a vibrant K-12 library and help students discover a love of reading.
• Teach and collaborate. Co-design curriculum with classroom teachers and deliver library and information literacy lessons that equip students with research, digital and critical thinking skills.
• Be part of something bigger. Work in a supportive Christian community that grows students in faith, character and knowledge.

Selection Criteria

• A strong Christian faith and an active member of a local Protestant church and an understanding and/or experience of teaching from a Christian worldview
• Appropriate teaching qualifications
• Post-graduate training in Librarianship or similar and/or previous experience as a Teacher Librarian would be highly regarded
• A genuine passion for literature and a commitment to fostering literacy appreciation in students
• An innovative and enthusiastic approach to libraries, reading and information seeking
• Energetic, enthusiastic and has a willingness to grow through the sharing of best practice and professional experience
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, as well as excellent time management skills
• Excellent classroom management and ICT skills

Mandatory Requirements

• Current Protestant church minister’s referee details
• Completion of the school’s online application form
• Current NSW Working With Children Check approval number
• NSW Teacher Accreditation number

Applications Close: Monday 9 November 2026, 5pm