Students at Balranald Central School access a continuum of learning across K-12 in a caring and friendly environment. Our current enrolment is 200 students, including 42 Aboriginal students. All staff know students and focus on academic achievement and wellbeing in a positive school culture.
The closest major centres are in Victoria and many services are accessed from these locations. The community and shire are strong supporters of the school and Balranald.
Balranald Central School has many long-standing teaching and administration staff combined with beginning teachers that work collectively and collaboratively to achieve meaningful student learning goals.
Students at Balranald Central School have access to excellent facilities and resources that provide opportunities for students across K-12. The school is committed to building connections in the community and successful pathways to life beyond school. The successful applicant for this 0.6 permanent position will join a highly motivated and enthusiastic team at Balranald Central School.
Selection Criteria
Approval to teach secondary and primary library or currently undertaking or enrolled in Teacher Librarian qualifications approved by the NSW Department of Education.
Highly developed communication, organisation and interpersonal skills with demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with students, staff and the community to positively contribute to whole school culture.
Demonstrated creative, innovative and flexible approach to managing a library that functions as a learning hub.
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 for 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.
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 (*****@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.
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