Teacher of Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy

Teacher of Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy - Paid to Learn

Campus Location/s: Blacktown, Granville, Lidcombe, Liverpool and Nirimba (Quakers Hill)

3 x permanent full-time roles

2 x permanent part-time roles (17.5 hours per week)

Package range: $108,057 - $128,149. Package includes salary ($95,630-$113,411 per annum paid pro-rata) employer's superannuation and annual leave loading (salary offered will be based on experience).

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Wednesday 8th October 2025

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.

About the role

We're seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation of Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy students by joining our team of teachers for the following opportunities:

• 1 x permanent part-time (17.5 hpw) - Blacktown Campus
• 1 x permanent full-time - Granville Campus
• 1 x permanent full-time - Lidcombe Campus
• 1 x permanent full-time - Liverpool Campus
• 1 x permanent part-time (17.5 hpw) - Nirimba Campus (Quakers Hill)

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.

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

Essential Requirements:

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

• 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 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

• Evidence of holding the appropriate teaching qualifications to deliver Vocational Education and Training (see the candidate support document (here) for details ) OR a willingness to undertake our full time 14 week 'Paid to Learn' course.

• Minimum of one (1) year post-qualification experience in teaching in a relevant field.

Paid to Learn: for candidates who do not hold an appropriate VET teaching qualification or equivalent, you have the option to be paid to learn as you transition from industry to teaching with guaranteed work following successful completion of the 14 weeks Training and Assessment course. Those who already hold the appropriate teaching qualification or equivalent are still eligible to apply.

For more information about this opportunity or to attend one of our drop-in sessions, please check out the Frequently Asked Questions or click below:

• Friday 19 September: 9am – 10am
• Thursday 25 September: 12pm – 1pm
• Friday 3 October: 12pm – 1pm

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: please contact Sarah Willmott, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email: or

Role-specific enquiries: please contact Mary Edwards – Team Leader, via email: or

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

• Your current resume (PDF)
• Certified copies of your qualifications plus licences (upload as one PDF file). Certified copied preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
• Response to one (1) targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

Targeted Question (max 300 words): Describe a time when you used a digital tool or platform to improve communication, learning or productivity in your workplace. What was the impact?

How can I get support with my application?

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW's recruitment process, and getting interview ready, please read through the following Application Process and Become a Teacher on our TAFE NSW Careers Page.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

At TAFE NSW we are creating an accessible and inclusive workforce, 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.

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.

A talent pool, 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.

Together we can change lives Apply now