Teacher Language, Literacy & Numeracy

TAFE NSW - Life Changing Purpose

Teacher of Literacy, Language and Numeracy

Griffith Campus

Permanent Part-Time Opportunity – 21 hours per week

$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 Literacy, Language 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. You will have moderate numeracy experience and have experience with digital literacy.

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

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, 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 AEDT Sunday 25^th October 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 and experience for the role. (MAX 2 pages)

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

Role-specific enquiries: contact Deb Joyce, Team Leader Equity Foundation Skills and Aboriginal Languages, via email at Deb.Joyce@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 eligibility list, 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.

Advertised: 06 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 25 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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