Teacher Librarian - Fairvale Public School

NSW Police Force; Sydney; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education is seeking a Teacher Librarian for Fairvale Public School in Sydney. The role focuses on leading literacy and information literacy across K–6, integrating digital technologies, and supporting student engagement.

The successful candidate will work with teachers to enhance literacy outcomes and provide high-quality library services in a diverse school with a substantial language background. Closing date 11 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Approval to teach K-6 and approval to teach primary library or currently undertaking or currently enrolled in Teacher Librarian qualifications approved by the NSW Department of Education.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support high-quality teaching and learning with focus on literacy and information literacy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with students, staff and community.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support high-quality teaching and learning across K–6 with emphasis on literacy and information literacy.
• Effectively integrate digital technologies to support classroom practice.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to deliver high-impact professional learning and school improvement initiatives.
• Support the school’s commitment to literacy, numeracy and student engagement.

Skills

Literacy instruction

Information literacy

Digital technologies integration

Communication

Education

Full teaching approval (NSW Department of Education)

K-6 and primary library qualifications

Tools

Library management system

Job description

Job Description - Teacher Librarian - Fairvale Public School (0000BF4X)

Teacher Librarian - Fairvale Public School - 0000BF4X

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Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number A900159814

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at up to $160,942.00. Base salary ranges from $92,882.00 to $141,997.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation. Base salary rates above the minimum are available depending on experience.

School Name Fairvale Public School

Principal Network Fairfield

FTE 1.000

Contact Name Joanne Fedele

Contact Phone number 02 9724 3470

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

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

Job Category

Teachers

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information Fairvale Public School is located in South West Sydney and is one of four public schools serving the inner area of Fairfield City. The school currently has an enrolment of approximately 476 students, with 87% of students coming from language backgrounds other than English. The school's current Family Occupation and Education Index (FOEI) is 172. Fairvale Public School is committed to improving student outcomes in literacy and numeracy, strengthening student and community engagement, and delivering high-impact professional learning to support the successful implementation of the 2024–2027 School Excellence Plan.

Specific Selection Criteria

• Approval to teach K-6 and approval to teach primary library or currently undertaking or currently enrolled in Teacher Librarian qualifications approved by the NSW Department of Education .
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support high-quality teaching and learning, with a strong focus on literacy, information literacy and the effective integration of digital technologies across K–6.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills that build positive relationships with students, staff and the wider community.

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

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 .

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge theircontinued connection to their country and culture.