Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Literacy and Numeracy

Ultimo

Permanent Full Time

$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 exceptional Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) teachers with demonstrated expertise in numeracy to support diverse learners in building the confidence, capability and foundation skills required for success in their chosen courses.

You will design, deliver and enhance engaging learning experiences that help students develop the literacy, language, numeracy and digital skills needed to achieve their educational, vocational and personal goals. Working across a range of vocational and foundation skills settings, you will apply contemporary and inclusive teaching practices to support learner success and improve student outcomes.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences in both face-to-face and online environments.
• Assess learner needs and provide targeted support to develop literacy, language, numeracy and digital capabilities.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate learning programs that support student engagement, progression and achievement.
• Undertake student administration , including marking and providing timely, constructive and comprehensive assessment feedback.
• Monitor learner progress and maintain accurate student records, including attendance, results and compliance requirements.
• Support students with diverse learning needs to achieve successful course outcomes.
• Collaborate with vocational teaching teams to embed foundation skills into vocational training and assessment.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and currency initiatives that enhance the quality of teaching, learning and student outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting learners to strengthen their foundation skills and succeed in their chosen study pathways,

About You

To be successful in the role, you will:

1. 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

   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.) * 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

   2. Minimum of three years post-qualification experience in teaching.

   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 20th of September, 2026

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

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

Targeted Question: Adult Numeracy and Literacy learners will often present with varying skill levels, backgrounds and goals. Can you describe how you assess an individual student's needs and use that information to develop a personalised learning plan? (300 words max.)

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

Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Lyn Wilson, Team Leader Literacy via email at Zoe.James@tafensw.edu.au or via phone: 0412 142 013

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.

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.