Teacher Librarian - Plumpton Public School

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Plumpton Public School, located in western Sydney, is seeking a Teacher Librarian to lead the library program across K-6. The role requires NSW teaching approval (K-6) and a primary library qualification.

The successful candidate will work with staff and families to deliver high-quality literacy and information literacy instruction in an inclusive environment. The Librarian will integrate digital technologies, support whole-school events, and ensure the library remains welcoming, accessible and

Qualifications

• Must hold NSW Teacher Librarian qualifications and be approved to teach K-6.
• Unconditional full approval to teach is required.
• WWCC clearance must be provided as part of the application.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support high-quality teaching and learning in the library across K-6.
• Adapt programs, resources and learning experiences for diverse learning needs.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to run whole-school events and promote literacy and information literacy.
• Integrate digital technologies to enhance learning across the whole school.

Skills

Literacy instruction

Information literacy

Research skills

Digital technologies integration

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Teacher Librarian qualification (NSW)

Approval to teach K-6 (NSW)

Job description

Plumpton Public School is located in western Sydney and has an enrolment of 516 students. Students come from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. The school's enrolment includes an 8% Aboriginal student cohort and 72% of students from an English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) background. There are twenty mainstream and seven inclusive education classes. Staff bring a range of experience, from early career through to highly experienced teachers. Teachers are committed to explicit, high-quality teaching, with a focus on developing strong foundations in literacy and numeracy. The school works in partnership with parents and the community to strengthen attendance and engagement, and to support students' sense of belonging and connection to school. Inclusive Education is an integral part of our school, and we believe all students should have equitable access to the learning, resources and experiences offered across the school. The Teacher Librarian works with students and teachers across both mainstream and Inclusive Education classes, adapting programs, resources and learning experiences to support students with diverse learning and communication needs. We are seeking a Teacher Librarian who embraces inclusion as a shared responsibility, builds positive relationships with all students and works collaboratively with teachers and support staff to ensure the library is a welcoming, accessible and engaging learning environment for every student. 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, research skills and the effective integration of digital technologies across K-6. Proven communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills to work collaboratively and build authentic relationships across the school community by implementing whole-school events and programs aligned with the teacher librarian role. Knowledge and understanding of culturally sensitive and inclusive teaching practices that foster student engagement and support successful learning outcomes for all students, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, students from diverse cultural backgrounds, and students from the Inclusive Education unit. 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. 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. Until the outcome of any such determination is confirmed, your salary offer will remain at Step 1 then be updated at a later date.