Teacher Librarian - Hassall Grove Public School

Hassall Grove Public School is a large, culturally diverse metropolitan school located in the Mount Druitt Network. The school has an enrolment of 605 K-6 students, coming from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. 18% of our students have English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) and 12% identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Our staff bring a diverse range of experience, from early career to highly experienced teachers, united by a commitment to explicit, high-quality teaching and the development of strong foundations in literacy and numeracy. The school values strong partnerships with parents and the wider community to improve student attendance and engagement, while fostering a strong sense of belonging, connection and engagement with school. Inclusive Education is central to our school’s values and practice. We are committed to ensuring all students have equitable access to the learning opportunities, resources and experiences available across the school. The Teacher Librarian works collaboratively with students and teachers across mainstream and Inclusive Education settings, adapting programs, resources and learning experiences to respond to diverse learning, communication and support needs. We are seeking a Teacher Librarian who champions inclusion as a shared responsibility, builds positive and respectful relationships with all students, and collaborates effectively with teachers and support staff.

Hassall Grove Public School is a large, culturally diverse metropolitan school located in the Mount Druitt Network. The school has an enrolment of 605 K-6 students, coming from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. 18% of our students have English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) and 12% identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Our staff bring a diverse range of experience, from early career to highly experienced teachers, united by a commitment to explicit, high-quality teaching and the development of strong foundations in literacy and numeracy. The school values strong partnerships with parents and the wider community to improve student attendance and engagement, while fostering a strong sense of belonging, connection and engagement with school. Inclusive Education is central to our school’s values and practice. We are committed to ensuring all students have equitable access to the learning opportunities, resources and experiences available across the school. The Teacher Librarian works collaboratively with students and teachers across mainstream and Inclusive Education settings, adapting programs, resources and learning experiences to respond to diverse learning, communication and support needs. We are seeking a Teacher Librarian who champions inclusion as a shared responsibility, builds positive and respectful relationships with all students, and collaborates effectively with teachers and support staff.

The teacher librarian position falls within our RFF team and supports whole school priorities. They create a welcoming, accessible and engaging library environment where every student feels valued, supported and empowered to participate in learning.

• Approval to teach K-6 and approval to teach primary library or willing to undertake in Teacher Librarian qualifications approved by the NSW Department of Education.

• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver high-quality, engaging Teaching and Learning programs with an emphasis on Geography and History (HSIE) lessons for K-6 students that incorporate explicit teaching strategies to support diverse learners.

• Demonstrated ability to manage a school library and its systems while creating an engaging, supportive learning environment.

• Knowledge and understanding of culturally responsive and inclusive practices that engage all students and support successful learning outcomes, alongside strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, staff and the wider community.

• Approval to teach K-6 and approval to teach primary library or willing to undertake in Teacher Librarian qualifications approved by the NSW Department of Education.

• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver high-quality, engaging Teaching and Learning programs with an emphasis on Geography and History (HSIE) lessons for K-6 students that incorporate explicit teaching strategies to support diverse learners.

• Demonstrated ability to manage a school library and its systems while creating an engaging, supportive learning environment.

• Knowledge and understanding of culturally responsive and inclusive practices that engage all students and support successful learning outcomes, alongside strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, staff and the wider community.

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.

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.

Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.

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.

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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

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.

Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.

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.

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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

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.