Description:
Teacher of Apparel, Fashion & Textiles - Paid to Learn
Campus location: Kingscliff
Permanent Part-time - working 17.5 hours per week
Package range: $100,936 - $119,706. Package includes salary of $89,730 - $106,416 (part-time paid pro rata), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
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 shape 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 Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.
About the role
We are seeking a world-class educator to inspire the next generation of Apparel, Fashion, Textiles and Design students by joining our team of teachers on a permanent part-time (0.5 FTE) basis located at Kingscliff Campus.
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, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and depending on your role, a 17.5-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.
To find out more about the role, please click to view the Position Description .
Essential requirements:
- Have appropriate subject knowledge, skills and vocational qualifications with a minimum level of Certificate III of Apparel, Fashion & Textiles or equivalent.
- Highly desirable: Diploma of Apparel, Fashion & Textiles and/or a Diploma or above in a related Design industry.
- Hold the TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent OR a willingness to undertake our full time 14 week ‘Paid to Learn’ course.
- Have a minimum of three (3) years post qualification experience relevant to the garment production industry.
- Highly desirable: skills and experience in related design industry such as Interior Design or Graphic Design.
- Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following: Pattern Making, Textiles, Sewing, Fashion Design, Digital Design (Adobe Creative Suite: Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop), Digital Pattern Making, 3D Design applications.
Paid to Learn: for candidates who do not hold the TAE40122 or equivalent, you have the option to be paid to learn as you transition from industry to teaching with guaranteed work following successful completion of the 14 weeks Training and Assessment course. Those who already hold the TAE qualification or equivalent are still eligible to apply.
For more information about this opportunity or to attend one of our drop-in sessions , please check out the Frequently Asked Questions .
An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.
For ongoing positions in TAFE NSW, we require one of the following:
- Australian Citizens
- Australian Permanent Residents
- NZ Citizens with current passport and valid working rights in Australia
To apply for this role, click on ‘apply now’ and provide:
- Your current resume (PDF)
- Certified copies of your qualifications (PDF)
- Response to one (1) targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)
- Portfolio of work
Targeted Question: The role of a TAFE Teacher as a professional educator is to help, construct, guide and enhance the educative process. Based on your industry experience, what are your strengths that are transferrable that will set you up for success in a teaching/learning environment?
How can I get support with my application?
For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, please read through the following Application Process and Become a Teacher on our TAFE NSW Careers Page.
At TAFE NSW we are creating an accessible and inclusive workforce, 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.
General recruitment and/or adjustment enquiries : contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor, Rachael Honeysett via rachael.honeysett4@tafensw.edu.au or 7921 3369.
Role-specific enquiries : contact Lissa Maloney, Head Teacher of Creative and Design Ideation via lissa.maloney4@tafensw.edu.au or 7921 9538.
This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct.