Teacher Librarian (0.4 FTE) - Woodberry Public School

Woodberry Public School sits within the Hunter network of schools.  The school has a strong sense of connection with parents, caregivers and the Aboriginal community which is actively promoted and valued. Our school has a clear focus on wellbeing, building relationships and a love of learning, ensuring all students reach the highest possible outcomes in all aspects of their education. The values of respect, commitment and responsibility are actively promoted in partnering with all stakeholders in enhancing the learning experience of our students. Woodberry Public School has an enrolment of 200 students, in 8 mainstream classes and 5 support classes. Of these students 39% identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.  Woodberry Public School is proud of its strong and supportive relationship with the local Maitland AECG. We promote a culture of collaboration, inclusiveness and a commitment to excellence and we do this through quality teaching and learning.  Our students experience quality literacy and numeracy programs from Kindergarten to Year 6. Woodberry Public School is proud of its outstanding teachers, support personnel and administrative staff who work collaboratively in a school culture of continuous professional and performance development.

• Approval to teach Primary Library, or currently undertaking or currently enrolled in Teacher Librarian qualifications approved by the NSW Department of Education(Refer special notes below).
• Capacity to manage and implement a stimulating library learning environment, encompassing the physical space and resources of the library, including the Oliver Library Management System.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively and professionally with our Aboriginal community and stakeholders to promote a positive school culture.
• Evidence of effective classroom management skills and ability to implement high impact teaching strategies that support student engagement and wellbeing.

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.

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.

Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.

This is a permanent part time position for 2 days per week 0.4 FTE (Full-time equivalent).

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.