Head of Library and Information Services 7-12

Head of Library and Information Services 7-12

Ascham School (see more jobs from this school)

EDGECLIFF, NSW

Teacher Librarian

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 31 October 2025

We are seeking a permanent, full-time Head of Library and Information Services 7-12 to join our team. This role will be commencing in Term 1 2026. This role reports to the Director of Curriculum and Learning P-12.

Ascham values staff who demonstrate a positive and proactive approach to their work and have a willingness to participate in the life of the School. We look for vibrant, dedicated and capable staff who have initiative, empathy, a good sense of humour and a professional behaviour to help the School achieve its objectives.

We are seeking a permanent, full-time Head of Library and Information Services 7-12 to join our team. This role will be commencing in Term 1 2026. This role reports to the Director of Curriculum and Learning P-12.

The Head of Library and Information Services 7-12 will manage and oversee the operation of the School’s libraries. This will include: develop and manage the Library Educational Program; oversee the administrative functions of the library; supervise and assist students with their research needs; and manage library staff.

• Identify and evaluate the ICT needs of the libraries in close cooperation with the Learning Technologies Coordinator and the Hillingdon and Fiona Librarians and introduce information resources and technologies appropriate to the learning and teaching needs in the school
• Develop and manage the Library Educational Program and Library Policy to support teachers with curriculum planning, and all teaching and student users with skill development in locating, selecting and using efficiently materials and equipment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and manage library staff
• Oversee the Academic Honesty policy and administer annual testing of student knowledge in academic honesty, referencing and rules around plagiarism
• Oversee the administrative functions of the Library including scheduling and supervision of library staff, devising systems for the acquisition, cataloguing, circulation and maintenance of materials and equipment, textbook ordering and organisation, and submitting reports.
• Manage and administer the Library budget, including annual planning and evaluation processes
• Encourage and sustain enthusiastic use of the Library by students, staff and parents through activities and events
• Co-ordinate Annual Prize Giving
• Oversee School Archivist and School archives
• Deliver information, research and reading skills lessons to all Year 7 classes
• Supervise and assist students with their research needs in Dalton Study periods in the Library
• Manage the provision of materials, equipment and technical services
• Perform other duties as required.

• Tertiary qualification in Librarianship
• Proven leadership and administration skills
• Enthusiasm for technology integration
• Knowledge of current technology in education and collection management systems
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels  to inspire both students and staff
• Membership of professional associations such as ASLA – Australian Schools Library Association and ALIA – Australian Library and Information Association (desirable)
• A valid Working with Children Clearance (WWCC) and First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain).

Further information, including a position description for this role is available at https://www.ascham.nsw.edu.au/connecting/careers-at-ascham

If this sounds like you, please apply via SEEK no later than 11.59pm on Friday 31 October 2025. Applications should include a cover letter and resume (listing WWCC, CPR and First Aid details if available).

We are conducting interviews for this role on a rolling basis and encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Ascham School seeks to provide a child-safe environment. Our School actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of our students, and our school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations. Ascham’s Child Safe policies and practices and our Staff Code of Conduct are available on our website.

Ascham School (see more jobs from this school)

EDGECLIFF, NSW

http://www.ascham.nsw.edu.au
Principal:
Andrew Powell

Affiliation: Nondenominational Independent
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Girl

1168 Students
145 Teaching Staff
101 Non-Teaching Staff

Boarding School

Ascham is a private girls’ school, and since its foundation in 1886 has educated girls who develop into confident, independent, compassionate young women with a sense of purpose in the world. Ascham is an inclusive, day and boarding school that provides a strong academic program within a warm, welcoming environment.