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Multiple Temporary full-time appointment for a period commencing from 28 January 2027 to 30 January 2030
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1x Temporary full-time appointment for a period commencing from 27 April 2027 to 28 April 2030
At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We unlock excellence and unleash the potential of two-thirds of school children in NSW. We’re proudly public and the largest education system in Australia. We nurture opportunities for every learner to develop the skills needed for their chosen career path, helping shape the industries of tomorrow.
We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.
The Literacy and Numeracy (LN) business unit designs and delivers high quality support to schools to strengthen consistency in the implementation of evidence-based Literacy and Numeracy teaching practice through curriculum. LN supports schools with expert advice, professional learning, teaching resources and assessments. See the Literacy and Numeracy webpage for more details.
The Teaching and Learning Support (TLS) directorate enables schools, teachers and the system to support all learners to effectively and equitably access and engage with the curriculum to reach their potential. TLS develops and delivers evidence-based professional learning, resources and advice to schools to enable the provision of an outstanding education for every learner.
The Literacy Advisor - K-6 provides evidence-based resources, high quality advice and support related to literacy improvement through the curriculum in K-6 schools.
A requirement of the position is the ability to travel to inner and outer suburban and regional locations as needed.
For further information about this position, including the statement of duties, please review the position description.
Please be advised: The department may direct you to undertake classroom teaching and lesson preparation as required.
To apply you will be required to address the selection criteria in relation to the Statement of Duties for the position in your application.
Please be advised that it is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online. No paper based, email based, or late applications will be accepted.
Closing date: Tuesday 11th August 2026 at 11:59pm.
Please Note: For permanent teachers in a NSW public school taking up a non-school based temporary appointment, the right of return to their substantive position is for up to 3 years.
The 2017 transitional arrangement for the recruitment of Non-School Based Teaching Service positions, for all Senior Education Officer 1 (SEO and Senior Education 2 (SEO positions across the Department have ceased. Revised eligibility requirements for SEO1 and SEO2 positions are now in place. Applicants should refer to the Definitions for recent school based and recent NSBTS experience for further information.
If you currently hold a temporary NSBTS role, please refer to Advice for current NSBTS considering applying for other positions during their temporary NSBTS appointment.
Existing internal employees are encouraged to refer to the vacation guide for teachers taking up a temporary Non-School Based Teaching Service position.
This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number and complete a National Criminal Record Check. For more information,
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
E-list: If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an E-list may be created from which these suitable candidates may be chosen and directly offered employment in other similar roles that may become available in the future.
