Teacher Librarian - Cootamundra High School

EducationHQ; Cootamundra; Presencial; AUD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cootamundra High School in rural New South Wales is seeking a qualified Librarian/Teacher to lead the school library as a vibrant learning hub. You will support literacy, numeracy and student engagement while promoting inclusive practices across diverse backgrounds.

Applicants should hold NSW teaching approval to teach Library, with a collaborative mindset to work with staff on curriculum planning, assessment, and delivering engaging programs that align with the Teacher-Librarian role.

Formación

• Approval to teach Library or currently undertaking or currently enrolled in Library 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.
• Capacity to lead and evolve a flexible, student-centred library space that serves as a vibrant learning hub supporting literacy, numeracy, promoting student readership, and the academic needs of learners in a future-focused environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with teaching staff on curriculum planning, implementation, assessment and the delivery of programs aligned with the teacher-librarian role.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and evolve a flexible, student-centred library space as a vibrant learning hub.
• Collaborate with teaching staff on curriculum planning, implementation and assessment.
• Promote literacy and reading engagement across diverse learner groups.
• Support high expectations and a culture of respect within the school community.

Conocimientos

Library teaching

Student wellbeing

Collaborative planning

Interpersonal skills

Educación

Full teaching approval NSW

Descripción del empleo

Cootamundra High School is a vibrant rural comprehensive school serving 200 students, including 13% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and 14% from EAL/D backgrounds. Situated on 4 hectares of Gudhamangdhuray Wiradjuri land, our well-equipped campus offers excellent indoor and outdoor learning spaces that support innovative teaching and learning.

We are proud of our dedicated and diverse staff team, encompassing teachers at various career stages supported by strong middle leadership. Our school values of Respect, Responsibility, and Excellence underpin all we do, creating a welcoming and inclusive community where every student can thrive.

At Cootamundra High School, we partner closely with families, local organisations, and community stakeholders to ensure high-quality educational outcomes. Our guiding mantra, ‘Teachers Teach, Students Learn, Be Kind,’ reflects our shared commitment to high expectations, strong relationships, and a culture of respect.

This is a unique opportunity to join our awesome team and contribute to the continued growth and success of our school community.

About this job

Position Information

Cootamundra High School is a vibrant rural comprehensive school serving 200 students, including 13% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and 14% from EAL/D backgrounds. Situated on 4 hectares of Gudhamangdhuray Wiradjuri land, our well-equipped campus offers excellent indoor and outdoor learning spaces that support innovative teaching and learning.

We are proud of our dedicated and diverse staff team, encompassing teachers at various career stages supported by strong middle leadership. Our school values of Respect, Responsibility, and Excellence underpin all we do, creating a welcoming and inclusive community where every student can thrive.

At Cootamundra High School, we partner closely with families, local organisations, and community stakeholders to ensure high-quality educational outcomes. Our guiding mantra, ‘Teachers Teach, Students Learn, Be Kind,’ reflects our shared commitment to high expectations, strong relationships, and a culture of respect.

This is a unique opportunity to join our awesome team and contribute to the continued growth and success of our school community.

Specific Selection Criteria

1. Approval to teach Library or currently undertaking or currently enrolled in Library qualifications approved by the NSW Department of Education.
2. Well-developed skills in managing student behaviour, engagement and wellbeing, with a proven capacity to support students from diverse backgrounds.
3. Capacity to lead and evolve a flexible, student-centred library space that serves as a vibrant learning hub supporting literacy, numeracy, promoting student readership, and the academic needs of learners in a future-focused environment
4. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with teaching staff on curriculum planning, implementation, assessment and the delivery of programs aligned with the teacher-librarian role.

Conditions

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.

Special Notes

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 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. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are availablehere.

To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

If you are new or returning to the Department of Education and have relevant prior professional experience, you can submit a Salary determination for classroom teachers application form to request a salary determination. Until the outcome of any such determination is confirmed, your salary offer will remain at Step 1 then be updated at a later date (typically a 1–2-week processing time post receipt of the form). For further details on this process, please see the Department’s policy here: Salary determination.