Teacher Librarian – Cootamundra High School

Mobile; Nice (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Cootamundra High School in regional NSW seeks a Teacher Librarian to lead a vibrant school library, support literacy development, and collaborate with teaching staff to integrate curriculum across learning areas.

The role requires NSW teaching approval for Library and a commitment to inclusive education, student wellbeing, and high expectations. Applicants should be prepared to contribute to a community-focused school and participate in school initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for NSW Department of Education approval to teach Library.
• Demonstrated ability to manage student behaviour, engagement and wellbeing.
• Ability to lead a flexible, student-centred library space and collaborate with staff on curriculum planning.

Skills

Student engagement

Library leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Approval to teach Library (NSW Department of Education)

Job description

Teacher Librarian – Cootamundra High School – 0000BFRM
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Location

Regional NSW
Advertisement Number A900160378

Number of Positions

1
Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at up to $160,942.00. Base salary ranges from $92,882.00 to $141,997.00, plus leave loading and employer’s contribution to superannuation. Base salary rates above the minimum are available depending on experience.
School Name Cootamundra High School
Principal Network Temora
Staffing Area Wagga Wagga
FTE 1.000
Contact Name Mrs Leesa Daly
Contact Phone number 0478686592
Contact School Admin – 99999999

Closing Date

18-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

Teachers

Organisation

Teaching Service
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.

1. Well-developed skills in managing student behaviour, engagement and wellbeing, with a proven capacity to support students from diverse backgrounds.

2. 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

3. 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.