Teacher of Fine Arts (Ceramics)

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Newcastle West Campus

Permanent Part Time (0.2 FTE/ 7 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 for part time)

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.   

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.

We’re seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation of Fine Arts students!  

Share your skills and passion for your industry, help students build the skills, qualifications, and employability to support their career goals. 

The Ceramics Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality training across the Diploma of Ceramics and community or professional short courses. The role requires specialist expertise in wheel-forming, kiln operation, and glaze technology, enabling students to develop both creative and technical ceramic skills. Responsibilities include planning and delivering practical workshops, demonstrating wheel-throwing techniques, managing kiln loading, firing schedules and maintenance, and teaching glaze formulation, testing and application. The teacher maintains a safe studio environment, manages materials and equipment, supports student learning and assessment, and fosters innovation, craftsmanship, and industry-standard practices within contemporary ceramics education. 

To be successful in the role, you will:

1. Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at minimum hold a a Diploma of Fine Arts or Diploma of Ceramics  
2. Have a minimum of three years 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.

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.

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Sunday 25th October 2026

• 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: Provide an example of how you have maintained your industry currency in Ceramics and applied those current industry practices to improve training, assessment, or learner outcomes in your most recent work experience.

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: 15 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 25 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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