At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support high-quality teaching and learning in the school library.
- Company: Smithfield West Public School, a vibrant community-focused school in Sydney.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a diverse team dedicated to student wellbeing and success.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while fostering a love for reading and learning.
- Qualifications: Approval to teach K-6 and library qualifications are essential.
The predicted salary is between 92882 - 141997 $ per year.
Location: Sydney Region
Total Remuneration Package: Valued at up to $160,942.00. Base salary ranges from $92,882.00 to $141,997.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation. Base salary rates above the minimum are available depending on experience.
School Name: Smithfield West Public School
Principal Network: Fairfield
FTE: 0.600
Contact Name: Chrys Georgilas
Contact Phone Number: 96043161
Closing Date: 11-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM
Job Category: Teachers
Organisation: Teaching Service
Position Information: Smithfield West Public School is located within the Fairfield network of schools in south-western Sydney and has served as a vital hub for learning and community connection for over 60 years. The school currently has 300 students enrolled, with 88% coming from language backgrounds other than English, representing 30 diverse cultural groups. Additionally, 2% of students identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. In Term 1, 2026, the school proudly established an Autism (AU) support class to further cater to the needs of its diverse student population. Our school community is supported by a dedicated and collaborative team of teaching and non-teaching staff, comprising a blend of experienced and early career teachers. Together, they deliver high-impact teaching and learning programs tailored to student needs. Our school ethos is founded on the core values: We Care, We Are Safe, We Learn. A comprehensive K-6 wellbeing framework is embedded throughout the school, fostering resilience and a strong sense of belonging. This supportive foundation enables our students to become successful learners and active, happy members of the school community.
Specific Selection Criteria:
- Approval to teach K-6 and approval to teach primary library or currently undertaking or enrolled in Teacher Librarian qualifications approved by the NSW Department of Education.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and support high-quality teaching and learning, with a strong focus on literacy and research skills across K–6.
- Proven communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively and build authentic relationships across the school community by implementing whole-school events and programs aligned with the teacher librarian role.
- Demonstrated excellent organisational skills in managing a school library, including library management systems and digital technology.
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. This is a permanent part-time position for 3 days (0.6FTE).
About the NSW Department of Education: 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.
We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.
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