Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Language, Literacy and Numeracy and/or Maths

Port Macquarie Campus

Temporary Full Time till July 2027

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

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’re seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation of language, literacy and numeracy students!  

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

The successful candidate will be required to support classes at Port Macquarie campus.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will:

• Have appropriate subject knowledge and skills, with a minimum qualification as per below:  

a) A recognised* Bachelor degree (AQF 7) in education, with an LLND focus OR; 

b) A recognised* postgraduate qualification (AQF 8 or higher) in LLND OR; 

c) A qualification at AQF5 (or above) and relevant experience in an LLND area 

Note: successful applicants coming in under Criteria c) must complete Adult Literacy and Numeracy Teaching (ALaNT) + TAELLN skillset (TAESS00026 or predecessor) within 18 months of engagement (ALaNT expected to be available from S2, 2026). 

* From an accredited Australian Higher Education Institution, or qualification recognised as equivalent to the stated AQF level or higher by the Australian Government Country Education Profiles (CEPs) tool. 

AND/OR

A Qualification at AQF7 (or above) with 2 years of full-time study in the relevant subject area for Humanities, English, Science or Mathematics

• Have a minimum of (1) year post-qualification industry experience relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
• Hold evidence of the required teaching qualification to deliver Vocational Education and Training (VET). See the candidate support document here for details.
• Be prepared to develop and maintain your VET knowledge and skills as well as your industry currency, and trainer/assessor competence.

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

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know.

Together we can change lives! Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm AEST, Sunday 21st June, 2026

To apply for this role, click on 'apply' and provide:

• Your current resume
• Certified copies of your qualifications (uploaded as one combined PDF file) 

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

Role-specific enquiries: contact Leonie Nilson, Team Leader of Career Pathways Aboriginal Languages and Employability Skills, via email at Leonie.Nilson@tafensw.edu.au

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

Interested in becoming a TAFE NSW Teacher and inspiring the next generation of students but don’t yet hold a TAE qualification? Speak with your Talent Acquisition Advisor about pathways to teaching or register your interest here.

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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