Teacher of Literacy

Teacher of Literacy

St Leonards/Hornsby Campus

Temporary Full Time until Dec 2026

$111,798 – $132,585 salary package - includes base salary ($98,499 – $116,813), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer First, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

We are seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation of Literacy students!

We currently have a Temporary Full Time teaching opportunity available at our TAFE NSW St Leonards/Hornsby Campus. The role is Temp until Dec 2026 with the possibility of an extension.

You will help, construct, guide and enhance the educative process. In addition, you will facilitate learning by delivering world-class educational programs, enabling students to achieve their desired outcomes. In your next role, you will:

• Teach students face-to-face in classrooms and online
• Issue, mark and provide comprehensive feedback on assessments
• Undertake student administration, including marking registers and recording results
• Maintain relationships with local industry professionals and employers

About you

To be successful in this role you must have:

• Appropriate subject knowledge, skills and vocational qualifications in the discipline and a commitment to maintain technical currency. (Note: this may include particular levels of experience and or vocational qualifications).
• Minimum of three years post-qualification experience in industry relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
• One of the qualifications below:
  • TAE 40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or its successor, OR
  • TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, plus the following units:
    • Adult language, literacy and numeracy skills - TAELLN401A or TAELLN411 (or its successor), AND
    • Design and develop assessment tools - TAEASS502A, TAEASS502B, or TAEASS502 (or its successor) OR
    • a diploma or higher-level qualification in adult education.
• A Qualification in Literacy:

1. 1. A recognised* Bachelor degree (AQF 7) in education, with a Literacy focus OR
   2. A recognised* postgraduate qualification (AQF 8 or higher) in Literacy OR
   3. A Qualification at AQF5 (or above) and relevant experience in a Literacy area

Note: successful applicants coming in under #3 must complete Adult Literacy and Numeracy Teaching (ALaNT) + TAELLN skillset (TAESS00026 or predecessor) within 18 months of engagement*. (*ALaNT expected to be available from T2, 2024.)

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.

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