Position Information
Ryde Public School is located in the heart of the city of Ryde and was founded in 1868. The school is currently enriched by the 518 students. 86% of our students are from language backgrounds other than English. Four students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. More than 50 language backgrounds are represented within the total enrolments in the school. The school delivers quality learning programs addressing the needs of all learners, including two Opportunity Classes for gifted students and a Diverse Learning Space with two multi-categorical, one autism and one IM class. The school oversees The North Learning Centre (Specialised behaviour and learning support for the Northern Sydney Network). The involved parent body contributes to the inclusive culture that supports all students and ensures that everyone achieves to his or her potential.
Selection Criteria
Approval to teach primary library or currently undertaking or currently enrolled in Teacher Librarian qualifications approved by the NSW Department of Education.
Demonstrated high-level communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with students, teachers, parents, and the wider school community, along with experience in using the NSW Department of Education Library Management system to monitor and maintain school library resources, including digital content such as eBooks and websites.
Demonstrated capacity to deliver creative, innovative, and flexible lessons that support student learning across the curriculum, while effectively managing a stimulating library learning environment that engages all students and enhances their learning experiences.
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
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 ) 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.
Applicants seeking either permanent full time or permanent part time employment are encouraged to apply for this position. If the recommended applicant is seeking permanent part time employment (FTE from 0.1 to 0.9 inclusive), they will be offered an appointment at their desired FTE. Applicants on the eligibility list will be offered the remaining FTE but are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage.