Teacher of Children’s Education and Care

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Children’s Education and Care

Location: Glendale and Cessnock campus

Permanent Part Time (14 hours per week)

$111,798 – $132,585 salary package - includes base salary ($98,499 – $116,813), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (pro-rata)

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’re seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation of Early Childhood Education students!  Share your skills and passion for your industry, help students build the skills, qualifications, and employability to support their career goals. 

As a TAFE NSW Teacher, you will empower students through engaging, learner-centred training delivered across face-to-face, online and blended learning environments. Leveraging your industry knowledge, digital capability and passion for education, you will foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages participation, achievement and lifelong learning, while ensuring training remains current, practical and aligned with industry standards and workforce needs.

This is a permanent part time role 14 hours per week based at our Glendale campus and involves travel to our Cessnock campus based on business requirements.  

About You

To be successful in the role, you will:

1. Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at minimum hold a Bachelor of Early Childhood qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care sector or equivalent.
2. Have a minimum of three years post-qualification industry experience relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
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 develop and maintain your VET knowledge and skills as well as your 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: Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11.55pm AEDT

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: Working within a teaching section at TAFE NSW, you must be able to collaborate and communicate with a diverse range of colleagues, students and industry stakeholders. Please describe a recent time when you have performed in this way within a workplace setting.

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Contact Talent Acquisition Advisor, Sarah Aitchison via email sarah.aitchison4@tafensw.edu.au or call 0435 078 206.

Role-specific enquiries: Contact Head Teacher – Children’s Education & Care, Christine Saunders via email Christine.Saunders3@tafensw.edu.au

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.

Advertised: 19 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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