Teacher of Higher Education - Children's Education

About This Role

Teaching higher education students in Children's Education is the core of this academic role, which involves delivering engaging, high-quality training and assessing student outcomes. The role suits an academic passionate about early childhood education who is motivated to make a meaningful impact through collaboration and student success.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality training
• Assess student outcomes to support success
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Maintain current industry knowledge
• Collaborate with industry and community stakeholders to ensure programs remain relevant and workforce ready
• Travel to conduct workplace-based student assessments

Requirements

• Hold appropriate subject knowledge, skills, and vocational qualifications with a minimum level of Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood (AQF Level 7) AND a post graduate qualification (AQF Level 8 or above) in a related field
• Have a minimum of three (3) years full time post-qualification industry experience relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously
• Be prepared to continue to develop scholarly practice and skills as well as your currency in Early Childhood Education
• Hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing
• Be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport

Benefits

• Tools and ongoing training and professional development
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Variety of flexible working options

Important Details

• Locations: Nirimba, Randwick and Ultimo campuses
• Application deadline: 1 November 2026, 11:55pm AEDT

Application Process

• Provide your current resume
• Provide copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file; certified copies preferred and required if successful)
• Respond to the targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words): Adult learners often bring varied experiences, capabilities, and support needs to the learning environment. Please describe a specific example of how you adapted your teaching or facilitation approach to accommodate these differences. What strategies, resources, and learner support practices did you implement, and what impact did they have on learner outcomes?
• TAFE NSW will conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process

About the Company

TAFE NSW is dedicated to life-changing impact by offering world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow. The company is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities it serves.