Teacher Librarian - (0.6FTE) - Narromine Public School

NSW Department of Education; Narromine; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Narromine Public School in the Central West of NSW is seeking a Teacher Librarian to support literacy and inquiry across Kindergarten to Year 6. The role involves managing a vibrant, inclusive library and delivering curriculum-aligned programs in collaboration with teachers, families and the local community.

A full approval to teach is required, with eligibility to use the Oliver library system and oversee library budgets.

Qualifications

• Unconditional full approval to teach is required.
• Ability to learn and effectively use a primary school library management system such as Oliver, including understanding budget processes, technology use, and organisation of library resources.
• Capacity to lead a K–6 library as a flexible learning hub that supports whole-school programs and rich literary experiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a vibrant, inclusive library for K–6 learners.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to deliver curriculum-aligned programs.
• Promote student engagement and wellbeing through inclusive practices.
• Curate print and digital resources aligned with curriculum goals.
• Teach information literacy, digital citizenship and critical thinking.
• Lead initiatives to elevate the library as a central learning hub using emerging technologies.

Skills

Information literacy

Digital citizenship

Collaboration

Curriculum alignment

Education

Library qualification approved by NSW Department of Education

Tools

Oliver library system

Budget management

Job description

Narromine Public School, located on Wiradjuri Country in the Central West of NSW, is a proud and inclusive primary school with an enrolment of approximately 240 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our school is enriched by strong cultural identity, with 58% of students identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and we work closely with families and the local AECG to ensure culture, community, and identity are celebrated and embedded in daily learning. We are committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and respectful environment guided by our school values of Respect, Honesty and Responsibility (RHR). Narromine Public School provides targeted learning and wellbeing support, catering for the diverse needs of students, including students with disability and high-potential learners through a strong HPGE (High Potential and Gifted Education) focus. Our teaching practice is grounded in explicit instruction and evidence-based strategies, including high-impact HPGE practices, with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy to support student growth and achievement.

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.

The role promotes student engagement and wellbeing through inclusive practices and proactive behaviour management strategies that support learners from diverse backgrounds.

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.

An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement.

• Approval to teach Library or currently undertaking or currently enrolled in Library qualifications approved by the NSW Department of Education.
• Ability to learn and effectively use a primary school library management system such as Oliver, including understanding budget processes, technology use, and the organisation of library resources.
• Capacity to creatively contribute to the management of a K–6 library as a flexible learning hub that supports whole-school programs, provides rich literary experiences, and assists students in accessing and using information across physical and digital platforms.
• Demonstrated organisation, resourcefulness, and the ability to maintain an engaging library environment and its resources, while staying informed about contemporary library practices.

This is a permanent part-time position of 3 days per week, 0.6FTE (full time equivalent).

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.

Candidates must indicate their desired FTE (up to the maximum FTE of the advertised position).

If no FTE is indicated, it will be assumed you are seeking the full FTE of the advertised role.

Recommended applicants seeking part-time employment will be appointed at their nominated FTE.

Any remaining FTE may be offered to applicants on the eligibility list, who are not obliged to accept.

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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people.

For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.