<p>Since 1887, Kambala has played a pivotal role in shaping the lives of girls, from their earliest years to their final exams and well beyond. We are fiercely proud to be a girls’ school that values an education specifically for girls.</p><p>We are specialists in uplifting young women: every aspect of our teaching and learning is tailored for them, and every program for wellbeing, health development, leadership and learning caters to their specific needs.</p><p><strong>Our purpose is to instill unwavering courage and curiosity to educate young women of ambition, integrity and consequence.  To us, every student is remarkable in the making.</strong></p><p><br /><strong><u>The role:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Teacher Librarian (7-12).</li><li>Permanent Part Time 0.6 (3 days per week, Mon-Wed).</li><li>Commences Term 1, 2025.</li><li>In collaboration with other Library staff, designs and delivers the Drop Everything and Read program for Years 7-10.</li><li>Works closely with subject teachers to deliver timetabled Information Literacy lessons.</li><li>Provides support to the Head of Library in facilitating International Baccalaureate Extended Essay work.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><u>The ideal candidate:</u></strong></p><ul><li>NESA-qualified to teach in NSW.</li><li>Additional Library-specific qualifications (or equivalent experience).</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in referencing and research methodologies.</li><li>Familiarity with IB Extended Essays desirable (but not essential).</li><li>Strives for excellence, both academic and pastoral.</li><li>Is a collaborative, contemporary, and forward-thinking educator.</li><li>Establishes safe and supportive environments for our students.</li><li>Actively participates in the life of the School, always promoting our ethos, vision, and values.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><u>We offer:</u></strong></p><ul><li><strong>A particularly strong school &#39;reading culture&#39; - a Librarian&#39;s dream!</strong></li><li>Competitive, above-agreement rates of pay.</li><li>Staff shuttle bus to and from Edgecliff Station.</li><li>Advanced professional learning facilitated by KITE - the Kambala Institute of Teaching Excellence.</li><li>Daily hot &amp; cold lunch menu at a nominal fee.</li><li>Access to pool, gym, and other school facilities.</li><li>Discounted tuition fees for children of permanent staff, and priority placement in Hampshire House, our Early Learning Centre (6months-4yrs).</li><li><strong>A diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone is listened to, valued, and free to be their authentic self.</strong></li><li><strong>NB - Saturday sport is not a requirement of this role.</strong></li></ul><p><br /> </p><p>If you are passionate about literacy and literature and are excited at the prospect of joining a supportive, close-knit, and welcoming team committed to a future-focused education, we look forward to receiving your application directly via the Seek advertisement. You should include an updated CV and a brief covering note that speaks to your interest in this position and why you are moving on from your current role.  <strong>NB - if you have additional expertise/experience in a secondary subject area, please let us know.</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Learn more about our </strong><a href="https://kambala.nsw.edu.au/" rel="nofollow"><strong>School</strong></a><strong> and visit us on </strong><a href="https://au.linkedin.com/school/kambala/" rel="nofollow"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a></p><p> </p><p> </p><ul><li><strong>Shortlisting will occur immediately so if you are keen to apply, do so as a priority.</strong></li><li>Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.</li><li>No Agency referrals will be accepted for this role.</li><li>In accordance with Child Protection legislation, all employees of Kambala must maintain a valid Working With Children Check.</li></ul><p> </p><p><i>Through implementing the NSW Child Safe Standards, Kambala commits to the development of work systems, practices, policies, and procedures that promote child protection, safety, and wellbeing within our school.</i></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>