TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact
Teacher of Fine Arts (Ceramics)
Newcastle West Campus
Permanent Part Time (0.2 FTE/ 7 hours per week)
$111,798 – $132,585 salary package - includes base salary ($98,499 – $116,813), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (pro-rata for part time)
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 Fine Arts students!
Share your skills and passion for your industry, help students build the skills, qualifications, and employability to support their career goals.
The Ceramics Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality training across the Diploma of Ceramics and community or professional short courses. The role requires specialist expertise in wheel-forming, kiln operation, and glaze technology, enabling students to develop both creative and technical ceramic skills. Responsibilities include planning and delivering practical workshops, demonstrating wheel-throwing techniques, managing kiln loading, firing schedules and maintenance, and teaching glaze formulation, testing and application. The teacher maintains a safe studio environment, manages materials and equipment, supports student learning and assessment, and fosters innovation, craftsmanship, and industry-standard practices within contemporary ceramics education.
About You
To be successful in the role, you will:
- Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at minimum hold a a Diploma of Fine Arts or Diploma of Ceramics
- Have a minimum of three years 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.
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Advanced kiln operation and firing expertise, including electric, gas and specialty kilns, firing schedules, troubleshooting and maintenance.
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High-level wheel-forming skills, with the ability to demonstrate and teach a wide range of throwing techniques and forms.
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Strong glaze technology knowledge, including glaze chemistry, formulation, testing, fault diagnosis and surface development.
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Excellent studio management and WHS practices, ensuring safe operation of equipment, appropriate material handling, and an organised learning environment.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.
Together we can change lives! Apply now!
Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Sunday 25th October 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 maintained your industry currency in Ceramics and applied those current industry practices to improve training, assessment, or learner outcomes in your most recent work experience.
Additional Information:
Role-specific enquiries: Contact David Trout, Head Teacher Fine Arts, via email at David.Trout1@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7920 3783.
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Contact Shweta Yadav, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at shweta.yadav@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7921 2961.
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.