Teacher Librarian - Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School invites applications for a teacher librarian role. You will lead an inclusive library space, support literacy and learning across the creative and performing arts focus, and coordinate tailored resources for diverse learners.

Applicants must hold unconditional full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education or commence the application process now. This advertisement supports permanent part-time employment; indicate your desired FTE in

Qualifications

• Unconditional full approval to teach with NSW Department of Education is required.
• Ability to support Learning and Wellbeing through inclusive resources and study strategies.
• Lead a flexible, student-centred library space that supports literacy and numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering curriculum aligned with the teacher-librarian role.
• Coordinate tailored library resources and study strategies for diverse learners.
• Collaborate with teaching staff on program delivery and assessment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum collaboration

Student-centred approach

Leadership in library space

Education

Full approval to teach

Job description

Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School is a 7-12 coeducational high school established in 1962. We are situated on the traditional lands of the Mulgoa clan of the Dharug people in Emu Plains. With an enrolment of around 860 students, including 10.1% of students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, we proudly celebrate growth in learning for all our students. Our school community comprises a selective stream for students who excel in the Creative and Performing Arts in addition to local area enrolments, and an Inclusive Education Unit which supports over 60 students with diagnosed hearing impairment and/or intellectual disability. Our audition-based Creative and Performing Arts program enables students who demonstrate high potential and giftedness in one or more areas of the creative and performing arts to extend their talents beyond the regular curriculum. Our specialist fields include circus arts, creative arts, dance, drama and music. The school occupies spacious grounds and features a range of facilities including the Nepean Arts Centre, multiple specialised sporting fields, a large agriculture plot, and a wide range of dedicated learning spaces that support our broad curriculum. Staff across the school are deeply committed to ensuring every student in our school is known, valued and cared for, and we work in a collaborative team environment which underpins the strong school culture of learning growth for all. We value our strong parental and community support partnerships which enrich the learning and wellbeing opportunities for all students. At Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School we aspire, in all things, to demonstrate care for ourselves, others and our community so that all feel heard, seen, valued and accepted. We aspire to grow in understanding, individual expertise and creativity, striving with courage and cooperation, to flourish now and into the future. We recognise and celebrate optimism, engagement, achievement and the pursuit of personal excellence.

• Approval to teach secondary library or currently undertaking or willing to enrol in teacher librarian qualifications approved by the NSW Department of Education.
• Capacity to support the Learning and Wellbeing faculty by effectively assisting students with diverse learning needs and coordinating tailored resources and study strategies within an inclusive library environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with teaching staff on curriculum planning, implementation, assessment and the delivery of programs aligned with the teacher-librarian role.
• Capacity to lead and evolve a flexible, student-centred library space that serves as a vibrant learning hub supporting literacy, numeracy, promoting student readership, and the academic needs of learners in a future-focused environment.

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. This advertisement qualifies for permanent part-time employment; therefore, applicants seeking either permanent full-time or permanent part-time work are encouraged to apply. Candidates must indicate their desired FTE (up to the maximum FTE of the advertised position) in their application prior to submission.

Please note:

• The FTE selection is final.
• No changes (increase or decrease) will be permitted at the point of offer if you are the recommended applicant.
• If no FTE is indicated, it will be assumed you are seeking the full FTE of the advertised role.

Recommended applicants seeking part-time employment will be appointed at their nominated FTE. Any remaining FTE may be offered to applicants on the eligibility list, who are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage. 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.

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.

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. For technical support in applying for the role please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.