Teacher of Children’s Services
Location: Griffith
Temporary Part Time until May 2027, 17.5 hours per week
$111,798 – $132,585 salary package - includes base salary ($98,499 – $116,81, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading, paid 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! This is a temporary part-time opportunity at our Griffith Campus, with travel required to surrounding areas for work placement assessments. 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 guide and enhance student learning by delivering practical, industry‑relevant training across face‑to‑face, virtual and blended environments. Using contemporary digital tools and technologies, you will engage and support a diverse student cohort, fostering motivation, inclusion and professional growth. You will contribute to a collaborative teaching environment and ensure training remains current, responsive and aligned to industry practice.
About You
To be successful in the role, you will:
- Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at minimum hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher, or equivalent.
- Have a minimum of three years post-qualification industry experience relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
- Hold evidence of the required teaching qualification to deliver Vocational Education and Training (VET). See the candidate support document here for details.
- Be prepared to develop and maintain your VET knowledge and skills as well as your industry currency, and trainer/assessor competence.
To about the role, click to view the Role Description
Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, 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.
Together we can change lives! Apply now!
Applications close 11.55pm AEST Sunday 19 July 2026
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: Provide an example of how you have contributed to improving student learning or engagement through collaboration with others. Include who you worked with and the outcome achieved?
Additional Information:
TAFE temporary teacher applications will be considered in order of priority. All eligible persons whether internal or external to TAFE NSW can apply, however a Temporary Teacher Priority Assessment will be undertaken for this role. More information can be found here.
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:
Contact Jodie Dawson, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at
[email protected] or phone 02 79215325
Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Kellie Watters, Team Leader Children’s Education and Care South Communities via email at
[email protected]
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.
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