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

NSW Government; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Blaxland East Public School is seeking a Teacher Librarian (0.8FTE) for a permanent Part Time role in the Sydney region. The successful applicant will be approved to teach K-6 with library qualifications and support explicit teaching of literacy and information literacy.

The role focuses on creating an inviting library space, promoting student wellbeing and building positive relationships while collaborating on curriculum planning and resource management within a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Approval to teach K-6 and library qualifications approved by the NSW Department of Education.
• Ability to create a positive and engaging library environment.
• Demonstrated capacity to operate library systems while integrating digital technologies.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills to collaborate on curriculum planning and manage resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a welcoming, inclusive library that supports student wellbeing.
• Promote literacy and critical thinking through curriculum-aligned library programs.

Skills

Approval to teach K-6

Library environment management

Digital technologies integration

Collaborating with staff

Education

Teacher Librarian qualifications

Job description

Job Description - Teacher Librarian (0.8FTE) - Part Time - Ongoing - Blaxland East Public School (0000BEBR)

Teacher Librarian (0.8FTE) - Part Time - Ongoing - Blaxland East Public School - 0000BEBR

Location

Sydney Region

Staffing Area: Penrith

Number of Positions

1

Closing Date

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

Job Category

Teachers

Organisation

Teaching Service

Remuneration

Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at up to $156,253.00. Base salary ranges from $90,177.00 to $137,861.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation. Base salary rates above the minimum are available depending on experience.

School Information

School Name Blaxland East Public School

FTE 0.800

Contact Phone number 02 4739 1579

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Position Information

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 .

Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here .

To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

If you are new or returning to the Department of Education and have relevant prior professional experience, you can submit a Salary determination for classroom teachers application form to request a salary determination. Until the outcome of any such determination is confirmed, 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). For further details on this process, please see the Department’s policy here: Salary determination .

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