Teacher Librarian - (0.6FTE) -… at NSW Government · Regional…

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Narromine Public School, located on Wiradjuri Country in the Central West of NSW, is a proud and inclusive primary school with an enrolment of approximately 240 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our school is enriched by strong cultural identity, with 58% of students identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and we work closely with families and the local AECG to ensure culture, community, and identity are celebrated and embedded in daily learning. We are committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and respectful environment guided by our school values of Respect, Honesty and Responsibility (RHR). Narromine Public School provides targeted learning and wellbeing support, catering for the diverse needs of students, including students with disability and high-potential learners through a strong HPGE (High Potential and Gifted Education) focus. Our teaching practice is grounded in explicit instruction and evidence-based strategies, including high-impact HPGE practices, with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy to support student growth and achievement.

The Teacher Librarian is responsible for managing and maintaining a vibrant, inclusive, and well-resourced library that functions as a flexible, technology-rich learning environment supporting students across all stages. Working collaboratively with classroom teachers, the Teacher Librarian develops and delivers curriculum-aligned programs that enhance literacy, numeracy, and research skills. The role promotes student engagement and wellbeing through inclusive practices and proactive behaviour management strategies that support learners from diverse backgrounds. The Teacher Librarian curates a broad range of print and digital resources aligned with curriculum goals and student interests, ensuring equitable access for all. Through explicit teaching of information literacy, digital citizenship, and critical thinking, the Teacher Librarian empowers students to become independent and ethical users of information. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building collaborative relationships with staff, students, parents/carers, and the broader community. The role also involves leading innovative initiatives that elevate the library’s role as a central learning hub, incorporating emerging technologies and supporting inquiry-based, student-driven learning.

1. Approval to teach Library or currently undertaking or currently enrolled in Library qualifications approved by the NSW Department of Education.
   
2. Ability to learn and effectively use a primary school library management system such as Oliver, including understanding budget processes, technology use, and the organisation of library resources.
   
3. Capacity to creatively contribute to the management of a K–6 library as a flexible learning hub that supports whole-school programs, provides rich literary experiences, and assists students in accessing and using information across physical and digital platforms.
   
4. Demonstrated organisation, resourcefulness, and the ability to maintain an engaging library environment and its resources, while staying informed about contemporary library practices.

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.

This is a permanent part-time position of 3 days per week, 0.6FTE (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.

This advertisement qualifies for permanent part-time employment; therefore, applicants seeking permanent part-time work are encouraged to apply. Candidates must indicate their desired FTE (up to the maximum FTE of the advertised position) in their application prior to submission.

Please note:
• The FTE selection is final.
• No changes (increase or decrease) will be permitted at the point of offer if you are the recommended applicant.
• If no FTE is indicated, it will be assumed you are seeking the full FTE of the advertised role.

Recommended applicants seeking part-time employment will be appointed at their nominated FTE. Any remaining FTE may be offered to applicants on the eligibility list, who are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the Merit Selection Webpage.

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 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.

If you are new or returning to the Department of Education and have relevant prior professional experience, you can submit a Salary determination for classroom teachers application form to request a salary determination. Until the outcome of any such determination is confirmed, your salary offer will remain at Step 1 then be updated at a later date (typically a 1–2-week processing time post receipt of the form). For further details on this process, please see the Department’s policy here: Salary determination.

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.

For technical support in applying for the role please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.