Teacher Librarian - Canley Heights Public School

Canley Heights Public School is a large primary school located south-west of Sydney in a low/medium density residential area in the Fairfield local government area. The school has a population of approximately 550 students, including 40 preschool children.
The school community is culturally and linguistically diverse with just over 95% of our students coming from language backgrounds other than English. The predominant community languages are Vietnamese, Khmer, Arabic, Samoan and Chinese. A number of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (2.5%). Some of our families identified as being refugees. Our students are supported by significant EAL/D and Community Language programs as well as targeted literacy and numeracy initiatives.
The school's staffing entitlement in 2021 is 57 teaching staff, including 1.6 EAfS funded Instructional Leaders, and 5 non-teaching staff. The socio–economic backgrounds of our families results in the school receiving substantial equity funding which is used to address our students' educational needs. 
The school has an ongoing commitment to the development and delivery of quality teaching and learning programs with an emphasis on all students being literate, numerate and curious. This is achieved through strong, strategic professional learning for all staff that promotes the consistent delivery of high quality, differentiated and engaging learning opportunities that cater for each student's individual needs, passions, talents and potential. Canley Heights Public School has a strong commitment to student wellbeing to address the social/emotional needs of students. Students are offered a broad curriculum with opportunities to engage in a large variety of extra-curricular activities including Operation Art, dance groups, choir, chess, tech club and community fitness programs.
Canley Heights prides itself on its well-presented school grounds that encourage opportunities for teachers to take learning outside of the classroom, utilising a myriad of outdoor learning spaces, as well as a purpose-built technology centre, providing access to high quality educational learning environments that encourage creativity and curiosity. Strong positive relationships are formed between the school and the community with regular opportunities made available for parents, the school and external agencies to work together for the needs of families. This includes forming early relationships through two school facilitated play groups, and offering learning opportunities for parents through English classes on site.

Approval to teach Primary (K-6) Library or currently undertaking or currently enrolled in Teacher Librarian qualifications approved by the NSW Department of Education.

Knowledge of and experience in the operating systems of a school library, including Oliver.

Demonstrated ability to provide innovative opportunities, including the embeddig of quality ICT practices that enrich student learning and engagement, contributing positively to the whole school culture.

Well developed communication skills with the ability to work flexibly as part of a collaborative and supportive staff to build strong relationships with students and the community.

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.
To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits your attachments must be in PDF format.
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 in effect on positions advertised from Wednesday 10th June 2020. The guidelines are located at: https://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/careers-at-education/roles-and-locations/roles-at-education/teaching/addressing-selection-criteria.html