
Head Teacher of Community Services
1 week ago
**Head Teacher of Community Services - Ballina (1 x position)**
**Head Teacher of Community Services - Gosford/Wyong (1 x position)**
**Permanent Full-time role**
**$153,047.19 package includes salary ($135,445), 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.
**About the role**
We are looking for highly capable and skilled leaders to join our Community Services team on a permanent, full-time basis in the role of Head Teacher. We have 1 position based at Ballina Campus and 1 position based at Gosford/Wyong Campuses (travel between both Campuses required).
Reporting to the Team Leader, the role of Head Teacher involves a broad range of activities which directly and indirectly support learning through the delivery of educational programs. Key tasks include maintaining educational standards, contributing to the development of teaching methods and resources, providing guidance and support to staff, and liaising with key stakeholders.
**About You**
You are a highly capable leader who has relevant and extensive experience in the Community Services sector and adult education. You have the ambition and drive to succeed and mentor your staff and students, with demonstrated experience in managing and leading a team in a high-volume work environment to achieve successful outcomes. You enjoy working collaboratively where you can share your extensive insight and knowledge with industry partners, the community and colleagues to ensure TAFE courses remain relevant, responsive and impactful.
To be considered for this role, you will need to meet the following Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor of Community Services or similar (minimum)
- Diploma of Adult Education (minimum) OR
- Hold TAE40116 (or equivalent) and commit to obtaining Diploma (minimum) within 18 months
- Minimum three years post-qualification experience in sector, gained no longer than five years previously
- Demonstrated high level of adult learning and teaching competence
- Thorough knowledge and technical expertise relevant to current teaching methods
- Demonstrated educational leadership and sound administrative skills, with the ability to plan, manage and monitor financial, human, and physical resources
- Demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with industry and community to identify, plan and implement relevant courses and service
To find out more about the role, click to view the Position 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.
**Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Sunday 11th May 2025**
- Your current resume (PDF)
- Cover letter addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role (max. 2 pages, PDF)
- Certified copies of relevant teaching & vocational qualifications (uploaded as 1 PDF file)
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.
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