Permanent part-time job at Lavington East Public School (Lavington, New South Wales, Australia) recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)
Job Reference 0000AXEP
Closing date August 20, 2025, 2 a.m. (AEST)
Location 518 Daly Street, Lavington 2641 NSW, Australia
Type Part-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Carissa Just
02 6025 1157
About This Job
Position Information
Lavington East Public School (LEPS), located in the northeastern part of Lavington, welcomes around 289 students, representing a diverse community from 17 different countries, including Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Uganda, and India. With a focus on nurturing individual potential, the school offers 14 classes—organised by stage groupings—that include three specialised support unit classes (two Multicategorical and one Autism-specific) to cater to the varied needs of our students. Among our students, 23% identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and 17% as students from a language background other than English (LBOTE), reflecting our rich cultural diversity.
The school's motto, 'Every student matters, every moment counts – Learning for Life' highlights our commitment to providing a supportive and enriching learning and personal growth environment. Our active Parents and Citizens' (P&C) Committee plays a crucial role in supporting our school community.
As a member of our school support unit team, you'll contribute to a supportive environment, prioritising the success and wellbeing of complex learners and their families. Our dedicated staff benefits from a collaborative atmosphere, with opportunities for professional development through weekly teacher learning community sessions, teaching sprints, and tailored professional learning based on our School Improvement Plan.
Specific Selection Criteria
* Approval to teach Library or currently undertaking or currently enrolled in Library qualifications approved by the NSW Department of Education, with the ability to implement a creative and flexible approach to managing a library that serves as an efficient learning hub to support literacy, numeracy, and Higher Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) programs.
* Demonstrated expertise in managing and integrating digital technologies to enhance student learning, including proficiency in library management systems, digital resources, and emerging educational technologies.
* Well-developed skills in managing student behaviour, engagement, and wellbeing, with a proven capacity to support students from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities and special needs.
* Highly developed communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, support staff, parents, and the wider school community, contributing positively to the overall 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
If applicable, engagement will be temporary until successful completion of the Teacher Library 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.
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
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