Inspire the next generation of TAS students through hands-on, future focused learning. Whether you’re seeking a new challenge or a new direction, this program supports qualified teachers to upskill in TAS education.
This unique opportunity offers the support and flexibility required to set you up for success as a ITX & FTY teacher.
Successful applicants may:
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Upskill on the job with two years of supported teaching experience, or
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Apply for a Teach and Learn Scholarship (TAS) and receive financial support while completing recognised university-level study, while working.
You’ll join a welcoming school community with a proud history of innovation, strong community ties, and a commitment to student success, and work alongside experienced teachers dedicated to mentoring and supporting your growth.
This is more than just a career move - it’s a chance to inspire creativity, problem-solving and real-world learning in your students, while building your own rewarding future in public education.
1. Approval to teach Technology Mandatory, approved and/or willing to teach Food Technology.
2. Demonstrated capacity to work as a collaborative member of the TAS faculty and contribute towards the development of programs and resources.
3. Evidence of effective classroom management to promote a supportive and positive learning environment.
4. Demonstrated ability to lead an inclusive learning environment that caters for engagement and differentiation of abilities, including gifted and talented students and those from non-English speaking backgrounds.
An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you are required to commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity.
Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.
This advertisement qualifies for permanent part-time employment; therefore, applicants seeking either permanent full-time or permanent part-time work are encouraged to apply. Candidates must indicate their desired FTE (up to the maximum FTE of the advertised position) in their application prior to submission.
Please note:
- The FTE selection is final.
- No changes (increase or decrease) will be permitted at the point of offer if you are the recommended applicant.
- If no FTE is indicated, it will be assumed you are seeking the full FTE of the advertised role.
Recommended applicants seeking part-time employment will be appointed at their nominated FTE. Any remaining FTE may be offered to applicants on the eligibility list, who are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage.
Merit selection procedure
The procedure provides guidelines to selection panel members and prospective applicants applying for teaching positions in NSW public schools.
About the NSW Department of Education
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.
Additional Information
Chester Hill High School (CHHS) is a comprehensive, co–educational secondary school situated in south-western Sydney and is part of the Auburn Schools Educational Network. The school encompasses an Intensive English Centre and one Inclusive Support Class. Chester Hill High School has a current student enrolment of 993 (840 mainstream, 153 IEC). The school is culturally diverse with 92% of students possessing a language background other than English. Chester Hill High School has 74 refugee or refugee–like students and a growing number of students with an Aboriginal background. The FOEI of the school is 169. All students are encouraged to achieve in an environment that provides academic challenge and artistic, cultural and sporting opportunities. Strong parental and community partnerships are a feature of the school. https://chesterhil-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/
How to Apply
Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.
To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support in applying for the role please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.
