AddressTeacher of Language, Literacy and Numeracy (Targeted) - Paid to Learn
Campus location: Ngemba Country at Bourke
Permanent part-time (working 17.5 hours per week)
Package range: $100,936 - $119,706. Package includes salary of $89,730 - $106,416 per annum paid pro rata, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
Applications close: Sunday 19th May 2024 at 11.55pm AEST
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 shape 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 Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.
About the role
In this role you will deliver educational programs and facilitate learning, enabling students to achieve their desired outcomes. As a professional educator, a TAFE Teacher’s role is to help, construct, guide and enhance the learning process. You will deliver educational programs and facilitate learning to enable students to gain skills in Languages, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy and pathway into further vocational education and training. Our teacher’s deliver educational programs and facilitate learning, enabling students to achieve their desired outcomes.
This role may be required to travel to other locations within the West Region.
To find out more about the role, please click to view the Position Description.
Essential requirements:
- Have appropriate subject knowledge, skills and vocational qualifications with one of the following:
- 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 #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 T2, 2024.)”
* From an accredited Australian Higher Education Institution, or a qualification recognised as equivalent to the stated AQF level or higher by the Australian Government Country Education Profiles (CEPs) tool
- Hold the TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent OR a willingness to undertake our full time 14 week ‘Paid to Learn’ course.
- Have a minimum of one (1) year post qualification experience relevant to your discipline.
This is a targeted recruitment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in accordance with Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014 - Employment of eligible persons. As such, preference will be given to candidates who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. If no suitable candidate is found, other applications may also be considered. Aboriginal candidates selected for an interview will be required to provide “Confirmation of Aboriginality” documentation with their application.
Paid to Learn: for candidates who do not hold the TAE40122 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 TAE qualification or equivalent are still eligible to apply.
For more information about this opportunity please check out the Frequently Asked Questions, or to attend one of our Virtual Yarn Sessions register your interest below:
Thursday 9th May 12-1pm Register here
Wednesday 15th May 6pm-7pm Register here
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.
For ongoing positions in TAFE NSW, we require one of the following:
- Australian Citizens
- Australian Permanent Residents
- NZ Citizens with current passport and valid working rights in Australia
Our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment
With over 350 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership group possessing over 240 years of expertise in the VET sector, we are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued.
At TAFE NSW, you will have a sense of belonging and the opportunity to share your skills, stories, and passions and represent your communities and culture. We are proud of our Reconciliation Action Plan, and our Aboriginal Employment Strategy and are continually improving our services to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.
To apply for this role, click on ‘apply now’ and provide:
- Your current resume (PDF)
- Certified copies of your qualifications (PDF) – please include the following:
- Testamur/Certificate and
- Transcript
- Confirmation of Aboriginality
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.
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.
General recruitment and/or adjustment enquiries: contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor, Sarah Willmott, via email: **************@tafensw.edu.au or (02) 7920 3***
Role-specific enquiries: contact Jayne Walsh, Team Lead – Career Pathways & Employability Skills, via email ************@tafensw.edu.au or 0428 279 ***
Aboriginal Candidate support: contact our Aboriginal Employment team via ***************@tafensw.edu.au or for any questions or support regarding our Confirmation of Aboriginality process.
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.
