Teacher Language, Literacy & Numeracy

TAFE NSW - Life Changing Purpose

Teacher of Language, Literacy and Numeracy

TAFE NSW Granville & Blacktown Campus

Part Time, Full Time and Talent Pool Opportunities Available

$111,798 - $132,585 package includes salary ($98,499 - $116,813 pro-rata), 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 Focus, 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 Language, Literacy and Numeracy students.

We have both a Part Time and a Full Time position available at our Granville and Blacktown campuses. In addition we are looking to build a Talent Pool. We are looking for passionate educators who are committed to student success and creating engaging learning experiences.

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

Share your skills and passion for your industry, build the skills, qualifications, and employability, and support the career goals of our students.

About You

To be successful in this role you must meet the below essential requirements:

1. Hold one of the below qualifications:

• A recognised*Bachelor degree (AQF 7) in education, with an LLND focus OR
• A recognised* postgraduate qualification (AQF 8 or higher) in LLND OR
• A Qualification at AQF5 (or above) and relevant experience in an LLND area

2. Minimum of three years post-qualification experience in teaching in the Literacy and/or Numeracy sectors.

3. Hold evidence of the required teaching qualification to deliver Vocational Education and Training (VET). See the candidate support document here for details.

4. Be prepared to continue to develop their Vocational Education and Training (VET) knowledge and skills as well as their industry currency and trainer/assessor competence.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description

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.

Together we can change lives! Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm AEST Sunday, 6 September 2026

To apply for this role, click on ‘apply’ and provide:

• Your current resume (PDF)
• Copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
• Cover Letter addressing your suitability for the role and the 4 essential requirements listed above (MAX 2 pages)
• Response to the Targeted Question when promoted in the application (max 300 words.)

Targeted Question: Literacy and Numeracy Teachers often have to co-teach with vocational teachers. Explain how you would integrate your literacy and numeracy teaching to vocational delivery.

TAFE temporary teacher applications will be considered in order of priority. All eligible persons whether internal or external to TAFE NSW are able to apply, however a Temporary Teacher Priority Assessment will be undertaken for this role. More information can be found here. 

Don’t have a TAE qualification but are interested in becoming a TAFE NSW Teacher and inspiring the next generation of students? Ask your Talent Acquisition Advisor how you can become a TAFE Teacher or register your interest here.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Peta Handley, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at ************@tafensw.edu.au.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Jane Britten, Team Leader Educational pathways, via email at ************@tafensw.edu.au

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct. 

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

An Talent Pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.