Teacher Librarian

Oakhill College is an Independent Catholic Secondary School in the Lasallian tradition located in Castle Hill NSW. The College has an enrolment of approximately 2250 students with boys in Years 7 to 10 and a co-educational setting in Years 11 and 12. Oakhill offers a wide range of subject choices and extra-curricular activities fostering the holistic development of each student.

We value the well-being of our addition to access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and discounted gym memberships through Fitness Passport we offer a range of employee benefits including paid parental leave generous long-service leave annual flu vaccinations and ongoing opportunities for professional development.

The College is dedicated to delivering innovative high-quality teaching and learning supported by outstanding facilities and resources. Staff benefit from a dynamic collaborative and supportive team environment that values community academic excellence pastoral care and ongoing professional development.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced applicants for the following temporary position to commence as soon as possible in Term 1 2026.

Teacher Librarian

Terms 1 - 4 2026

Temporary (12 Month) 1.0 FTE appointment - with possible extension by mutual agreement

Oakhill College seeks to appoint an enthusiastic and futurefocused Teacher Librarian to join the PJ Walsh Library team in 2026. This role offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant collaborative learning environment where reading inquiry and information literacy are highly valued across the curriculum.

The PJ Walsh Library is a modern learning hub that supports innovative teaching through strong curriculum integration an established wholeschool reading program and collaborative teamteaching across faculties. Working under the leadership of the Academic Head of Library the Teacher Librarian plays a key role in developing students information literacy skills fostering a love of literature and contributing to engaging inquirybased learning experiences.

This position will suit a creative collaborative educator with a passion for contemporary library practice lifelong learning and formal or ongoing study in Librarianship. The role is available due to the current Teacher Librarian acting in a higher duties position for a 12month period and may be ongoing subject to College requirements.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Contribute actively and constructively as a member of the Library team working collegially with teaching staff to evaluate curriculum needs and select appropriate resources to support research and learning;

Hold or be eligible to hold a teaching qualification for Stages 46 (preferable);

Design and deliver effective instruction in information literacy across a range of year levels;

Collaborate with Library staff to support and deliver key initiatives including the Colleges Reading Program with a focus on reading growth and literature skills;

Demonstrate sound capability in ICT and online learning environments;

Work collaboratively with Academic Heads and classroom teachers to support curriculum delivery and associated units of work;

Participate in the Colleges comprehensive pastoral care and co-curricular programs;

Maintain effective classroom and behaviour management practices to foster a positive and productive learning environment.

The successful applicant will:

Demonstrate a clear understanding and commitment to the Mission of the Catholic School;

Adhere to the Colleges Safeguarding Standards and Child Protection policies and procedures;

Teach with excellence professionalism and commitment;

Be supportive of the Lasallian ethos of the College;

Be committed to professional growth and development of excellence.

Be an experienced innovative and engaging team member;

Have an ability to relate to boys and girls with a practical knowledge of boys education issues and initiatives in the foundation years (Stages 4 - 6);

Be committed to professional growth and development of excellence.

Please refer to the position description for further information.

How to Apply:

How to apply for the role candidates need to submit a covering letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date curriculum vitae that clearly details their relevant skills and experience.

Oakhill College is committed to child safety and Safeguarding Standards and the health safety and wellbeing of our students staff and school community. Rigorous checks will be conducted prior to confirmation of employment including NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) National Police Check references background identity work rights Covid-19 vaccination and statutory checks.

APPLICATION MUST BE MADE ON-LINE VIA THE COLLEGE WEBSITE

close at 5:00 pm on Friday 6th February 2026

Please note: We will consider candidates as they apply and encourage early application. Interviews may commence prior to the closure date.

No recruitment agencies please.