Teacher Librarian (0.8FTE) - Part Time - Ongoing - Blaxland East Public School

Educationhq; Blaxland; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Blaxland East Public School in the Blue Mountains is seeking a part-time Teacher Librarian (0.8FTE) to join its library team. The role focuses on leading literacy and information literacy, promoting a love of reading and supporting student wellbeing within a culturally inclusive space.

Applicants should have full teaching approval with NSW Department of Education for K-6 and library qualifications, and be prepared to work four days a week across the school library program.

Qualifications

• Approval to teach K-6 and library or currently undertaking Teacher Librarian qualifications approved by the NSW Department of Education with demonstrated knowledge of current curriculum to promote critical and creative thinking and a passion for literature.
• Capacity to create a positive and engaging library environment that supports student wellbeing, positive behaviour and a strong sense of belonging and culturally inclusive space.
• Demonstrated capacity to operate library systems while integrating digital technologies, information literacy skills and the ethical use of information.
• Highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills, with demonstrated capacity to build authentic relationships, collaborate with staff on curriculum planning and manage library resources.

Education

Teaching approval K-6 and Teacher Librarian qualifications approved by NSW Department of Education

Tools

Library systems

Digital literacy integration

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum knowledge

Job description

Teacher Librarian (0.8FTE) - Part Time - Ongoing - Blaxland East Public School

Blaxland East Public School is situated on Dharug land in the lower Blue Mountains with approximately 371 students, including 31 students who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Our school is committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive learning environment that promotes high expectations, academic excellence and student wellbeing.

The school has 16 classes, including a Multi-Category Support Class and an Opportunity Class. Students benefit from a broad range of academic, sporting, creative arts and leadership opportunities, supported by dedicated staff and a highly engaged school community. Our active and supportive Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) plays an important role in school life, working collaboratively with staff and families to enhance student opportunities, improve school facilities and foster a strong sense of community.

Our school prioritises student growth and achievement in literacy and numeracy through explicit, evidence-based teaching, data-informed practices and collaborative approaches. Strong partnerships with families and external agencies, alongside our commitment to Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL), ensure all students are supported to learn, engage and reach their full potential.

Specific Selection Criteria

• Approval to teach K-6 and library or currently undertaking Teacher Librarian qualifications approved by the NSW Department of Education with demonstrated knowledge of current curriculum to promote critical and creative thinking and a passion for literature.
• Capacity to create a positive and engaging library environment that supports student wellbeing, positive behaviour and a strong sense of belonging and culturally inclusive space.
• Demonstrated capacity to operate library systems while integrating digital technologies, information literacy skills and the ethical use of information.
• Highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills, with demonstrated capacity to build authentic relationships, collaborate with staff on curriculum planning and manage library resources.

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

This is a permanent part-time position of 4 days per week, 0.8FTE (full-time equivalent)

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.

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).