Teacher Librarian - Nowra Public School
NSW Department of Education
New South Wales
- New
- Expiring soon
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 1 May 2024
Job overview
Location
Illawarra & South CoastNumber of Positions
1Contact Name Brad Tate
Closing Date
01-May-2024, 6:00:00 AMJob Category
TeachersOrganisation
Teaching ServiceEstablished in 1862, Nowra Public School is situated on Dharawal Country. It is centrally located in Nowra on two sites: K-2 and 3-6. The school is a vibrant learning community and draws from a diverse population with an enrolment of approximately 500 students. As well as mainstream classes the school also has six support classes. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students make up approximately 33% of our student enrolment. There is a strong focus on ensuring that Aboriginal culture and history are taught within the school. Staff are also active members of the Nowra Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG).
The school receives considerable funding under the Resource Allocation Model (RAM) and as a result is well resourced. Nowra Public School has highly skilled staff who are committed to supporting all students to "Aim to Achieve" in all aspects of school life.
We also have a strong focus on student wellbeing, supporting students to become resilient and active learners as well as engaging in all facets of school life.
The school is currently undertaking an exciting school transformation journey focused on evidence informed practices and significant professional development for staff.
1. Approval to teach infants and/or primary.
3. Demonstrated ability to engage students in critical and creative thinking, digital literacy and a love of literature.
4. Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills with the ability to build effective relationships across the school.
5. Capacity to organise and manage the resources of a primary school library that supports teaching and learning.
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.
If applicable engagement will be temporary until successful completion of the Teacher Librarian qualifications as recognised by the NSW Department of Education which must be completed within 24 months.
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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are located here. To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format.
About NSW Department of Education
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- NSW Department of Education
- 105 Phillip Street, Parramatta
- New South Wales
- 2150
- Australia
About the NSW Department of Education
At the NSW Department of Education, we aim to be Australia's best education system and one of the finest in the world. As the largest provider of public education in Australia, we deliver high-quality educational services to two-thirds of the NSW student population, preparing young people for rewarding lives as engaged citizens in a complex and dynamic society.
With nearly 100,000 employees across the state, our school and corporate workforce help build Australia’s best education system by developing student centred policy, designing schools of the future and supporting children and young people in NSW public schools.
Work in a diverse range of school settings
With more than 2,200 schools throughout the state educating more than 780,000 students from Kindergarten to Year 12, there are opportunities to work in a diverse range of school settings – primary, secondary, selective, hospital, sporting, agricultural and schools for specific purposes.
Make a difference in your community
NSW public schools are at the heart of every local community with our students and staff representing a diverse range of cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds. The NSW Department of Education strives to create learning and working environments that are inclusive and supportive of all.
We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the First Peoples of Australia and are committed to increasing knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal histories, cultures and experiences.
Career enhancing opportunities
One of the great things about working with the department is accessing ongoing professional development as well as opportunities to enhance your career. With multiple scholarship, sponsorship and career enhancing programs available, the opportunities are endless with the NSW Department of Education.
Visit teach.nsw.edu.au to find out more.
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