Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Ceramics

Coffs Harbour

Permanent Part time (0.2 FTE)

$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 Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.   

About the role

TAFE NSW is seeking passionate and knowledgeable individuals with industry experience in ceramics and specialist experience in glaze technology and wheel throwing to join their teaching team on a permanent part-time (0.2 FTE) basis at the Coffs Harbour campus.

As a ceramics teacher, you’ll inspire students by sharing your expertise in all aspects of ceramics and specialist experience in glaze technology and wheel throwing. Your role involves constructing educational processes, delivering programs, and fostering creativity among students. You will also be working with the Head Teacher across a wide range of tasks, including student progression and curriculum development.

About You

As a ceramics educator, you bring a wide range of skills, including classroom delivery and assessment. You also have technical knowledge and experience in safely managing ceramic materials and various kiln applications.

You possess excellent oral, written, and digital communication skills and respond effectively to diverse learning needs. Your experience includes working both independently and as part of a team.

You have experience with students and the larger audience across various roles such as providing information, problem-solving, presenting student exhibitions, and demonstrating organizational skills.

Your administration skills extend to maintaining student records and using software platforms like Microsoft Outlook and Teams.

Essential Requirements:

1. Diploma or above in a Ceramics qualification (may include Visual Arts/Fine Arts qualification majoring in Ceramics) and a commitment to maintain technical currency.
2. Minimum of three years post-qualification experience in Ceramics professional practice, gained no longer than five years previously.
3. Evidence of holding the appropriate teaching qualifications to deliver Vocational Education and Training. 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, 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 contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

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

• Your current resume
• Copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role.
• Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

TARGETED QUESTION:  Please outline the details as to how you have demonstrated your specialist expertise in wheel throwing and glazing technology in your professional ceramics practice.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT on 27 October 2026

Additional Information:

Role-specific enquiries: Contact Sara Bowen, Head Teacher Creative Industries, via email at Sara.Bowen1@tafensw.edu.au or phone 0407 044 804

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:  Contact Linda Dewbery, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at Linda.Dewbery1@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.

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.

A Talent Pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and maybe used to fill future vacancies.