Teacher of Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (Aboriginal Identified) - Paid to Learn
Gamilaroi/Kamilaroi Country – Tamworth Campus
1 x Permanent full-time
Package range: $111,798 - $132,585. Package includes salary ($98,499 - $116,813 per annum) employer's superannuation and annual leave loading. (Salary offered will be based on experience).
Applications close 11.55pm AEST Sunday 10th May 2026.
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 on a permanent full‐time basis, located at Tamworth Campus, with travel required to other TAFE NSW Campuses.
In this role you will deliver educational programs and facilitate learning, enabling students to achieve their desired outcomes. You will teach on the frontline of transforming educational outcomes, helping learners who may have previously faced barriers to literacy, numeracy and digital skills gain the tools they need for independence, further education and meaningful work. By fostering foundational skills in a culturally safe and respectful learning environment, you'll make a direct contribution to empowering a range of students including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and nurturing enduring community impact.
Essential Requirements
* Aboriginality (Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Anti‐Discrimination Act of 1977). Candidates selected for an interview must provide Confirmation of Aboriginality documentation at or before interview.
* 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
* Evidence of holding the appropriate teaching qualifications to deliver Vocational Education and Training (see the candidate support document or a willingness to undertake our full time 14 week 'Paid to Learn' course).
* Have a minimum of three (3) years post qualification experience relevant to your industry, gained no longer than five (5) years previously.
Highly regarded but not essential: Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies.
Applicants for this position must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and be accepted in the community as such. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be required to provide Confirmation of Aboriginality documentation at or before interview.
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.
Applicants for part‐time positions should note that participation in the 14‐week PTL program requires full‐time attendance of 35 hours per week throughout the 14 week program.
Note: successful applicants coming in under requirement 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 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.
Eligibility and Legal Requirements
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.
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.
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