Teacher Librarian – Part Time(0.4FTE) – Ongoing – Wattawa Heights Public School

About this role

Position InformationWattawa Heights Public School is situated on Dharug Land, located in Bankstown. It is a small school (175) that provides a learning environment for children to take learning risks. The school includes 8 mainstream classes and a Support Unit for students with Autism (2 x AU and 1 x Au/IO classes). We value the importance of the culture of classroom, school and communities to foster stronger relationships, facilitate learning, celebrate diversity and deepen social understanding. Wattawa Heights Public School is a proud multicultural community, with 94% of students with a language background of English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D). Students engage in Arabic Community Language program across the school. The school has engaged in PAX Good Behaviour Game training to support the development of classroom conditions that enhance learner dispositions. Selection CriteriaApproval to teach primary library or currently undertaking or currently enrolled in Teacher Librarian qualifications approved by the NSW Department of Education, with a strong understanding of the role of the teacher librarian in supporting teaching and learning across K-6. Well-developed skills in managing student behaviour, engagement and wellbeing, with a proven capacity to support students from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities and special needs. Proven ability to design and deliver high-quality, curriculum-aligned learning experiences that authentically integrate digital technologies to enhance learning across Key Learning Areas and promote a love of reading. Highly developed communication, collaboration and organisational skills, with the capacity to build positive relationships with students, staff and the wider community and contribute to whole-school initiatives, programs and events that support student learning and engagement ConditionsAn 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 NotesThis is a permanent part-time position of 2 days per week,0.4FTE (full time equivalent) This advertisement qualifies for permanent part-time employment; therefore, applicants seeking permanent part-time work (0.2FTE to 0.4FTE) 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. How to ApplyMerit 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.