Teacher Librarian - 0.8FTE - Mayfield East Public School
NSW Department of Education – Mayfield East NSW
Mayfield East Public School is a agile public school situated approximately 6km from Newcastle, on Awabakal Country. Established in 1858, it has a long and proud tradition of strong community support, with an active and supportive Parents and Citizens' Association. Our staff is a mix of early career and highly experienced teachers, all with a wide range of skills, and both staff and parents hold high expectations for our students.
Our whole school focus to improve student growth and attainment is underpinned by our understanding of explicit teaching and current research on effective literacy and numeracy instruction. Our research-based approach to improving pedagogical practice aligns with and supports the introduction of the new NSW syllabuses and the implementation of the Plan for NSW Public Education.
Mayfield East Public School is in the Callaghan Principal Network and we are a proud and active member of Callaghan Education Pathways and the Callaghan AECG. We work collaboratively with our learning community to maximise opportunities for every student to achieve through challenging programs for high potential and gifted students and a wide range of extracurricular activities and effective support programs. The school nurtures a sense of belonging and involvement, where success across academic, social and emotional arenas is celebrated. We encourage sustainable and healthy practices through our long-established Kitchen Garden Program, and a solid focus on wellbeing as students are supported through a range of programs and evidence-informed initiatives. A strategic focus on wellbeing, inclusion and authentic partnerships will nurture our engaged and empowered community of learners.
Selection Criteria
- Approval to teach library with a demonstrated ability to manage library resources effectively and create a welcoming and inclusive environment that supports the whole school community.
- Proven capacity to plan and deliver high-quality, evidence-based release from face to face teaching programs, with a strong emphasis on literacy development through additional key learning areas to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Demonstrated commitment to implementing meaningful, culturally respectful programs that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students throughout the year, ensuring authentic engagement.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and engage effectively with staff, students, and families, and contribute to positive whole school culture.
Conditions
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.
Special Notes
This is a permanent part-time position for 4 days, 0.8FTE (full time equivalent).
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 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 (***@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit the NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion page.
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.
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