Position Information
Balgowlah Heights Public School was established in 1933 and proudly serves the local community of Balgowlah Heights and Clontarf. We currently have 705 students in Years K-6. There are 29 classes, one of which is a 5/6 Opportunity Class. The school has strong relationships with our Parents' and Citizens' Association and values parent/carer involvement in our school and their child's learning programs. We value student wellbeing and student voice; and promote respect, responsibility and personal best. Our school enjoys extensive grounds and resources. Opportunities in sport, music and technology enable our students to excel through a range of different experiences. A wide range of extra-curricular activities in areas such as band, dance, choir, drama, strings, coding, chess, debating and public speaking are provided. The successful applicant will contribute to building a learning environment underpinned by evidence-based explicit teaching, data-informed practice and a strong focus on student wellbeing. The Teacher Librarian will lead and manage the school library as a stimulating learning hub, utilising both physical and digital resources and supporting the full K-6 curriculum.
Selection Criteria
Approval to teach Primary Library or currently enrolled in Teacher Librarian qualifications approved by the NSW Department of Education, with a commitment to deliver engaging library and information literacy programs.
Capacity and willingness to manage a school library, including library management systems and digital technologies.
Proven strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, with an ability to build positive and collaborative relationships with students, staff, parents and the wider community.
Demonstrated ability to manage student behaviour, engagement and wellbeing in the library by establishing clear expectations, through PBL.
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, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.
To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
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.