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About this job
Position Information
Edward Public School is located in the rural town of Deniliquin, which has a population of approximately 8,000. Nestled along the Edward River in the Southern Riverina region, the school proudly serves a diverse community with an enrolment of around 105 students including 26 who identify as Aboriginal.
The staff and wider community work collaboratively to create meaningful and engaging educational experiences that inspire students to learn, explore and think critically. The school goal is to empower students with the skills and knowledge needed to become informed, active citizens of the future. They offer inclusive, diverse and differentiated programs that ensure every student has access to high quality learning opportunities.
The dedicated and highly experienced staff includes a Principal, Assistant Principal, Assistant Principal Curriculum and Instruction (APC&I), four full time classroom teachers, two part time classroom teachers, Learning and Support teacher, a full time Aboriginal Education Assistant, six School Learning Support Officers (SLSOs). The school operates five mainstream classes and one Multi-Categorical Support Class.
Additional support is provided by a school-based trainee, a part-time school counsellor, a chaplain, and a Home School Liaison Officer. The school also enjoys strong support from an active and engaged Parents and Citizens Association, which plays a vital role in enriching the school community.
Specific Selection Criteria
- Approval to teach Library or currently undertaking or currently enrolled in Library qualifications approved by the NSW Department of Education
- Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage a primary school library using the Oliver Library Management System, including oversight of budgeting, technology, and resource management.
- Proven ability to lead a dynamic, student-centred library environment and innovative activities that foster a passion for literature.
- Demonstrated ability to integrate technology into effective classroom practices that inspire future-focused learners in their research skills.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, with a strong ability to collaborate effectively with classroom teachers and foster positive relationships within a diverse school community.
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 of 1 day per week, 0.2FTE (full time equivalent).
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.
Edward Public School is a 4 point school and as such attracts additional incentives. Please refer to: https://education.nsw.gov.au/teach-nsw/find-teaching-jobs/choose-rural/benefits-and-incentives
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 (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) 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.