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.
Successful applicants may:
- Upskill on the job with two years of supported teaching experience, or
- Apply for a Teach and Learn Scholarship (TAS) and receive financial support while completing recognised university-level study, while working.
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.
The new Wentworth Point High School (WPHS) is located at Burroway Road Wentworth Point. The high rise six-level school sits in a high-density property area that is still being developed, comprising only apartment residences. The school commenced operations in 2025 with year 7 including three Autism (AU) support classes. In 2026 it has year 7 and 8 with five Autism (AU) support classes. Each year the school will grow with a new year 7 cohort commencing. The school has end-of-trip facilities for staff and is in close proximity to public transport options. Phase two of construction commences this year with a hall and modifications to the playground. Phase 2 also provides a shared facilities with the local community being a rear field and carpark. When complete the school is designed to cater for 1530 students with an average year group of 255 students. The school has close links with Wentworth Point Public School, as a partner school, as well as sharing a geographical boundary. The school has diverse feeder public schools including Wentworth Point Public School, Newington Public School, Concord West Public School, Auburn North Public School and Victoria Avenue Public School. The school has a highly diverse student population. Specialist TAS spaces include a level that contains wood and metal workshops and storage, a laser cutter and general learning spaces. There is another level for Food and Textiles with 2 junior kitchen workshops, 1 commercial kitchen workshop, 2 textile workshops, 2 general learning spaces near the kitchens and a bistro.
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Approval to teach Technology Mandatory (Years 7-, Food Technology, and Textiles and Design/Textile Technology or preparedness to retrain by undertaking further study or via on–the job experience supported by the NSW Department of Education.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a growing team to support design, implementation and evaluation of innovative differentiated TAS teaching and learning programs.
Demonstrated ability to manage active practical learning environments that ensure safety, high student engagement and efficient resource management.
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.
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
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.
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.
