What it's like to be a TAFE teacher

TAFE teachers use their industry experience to help students build real skills for real jobs.

You don’t need to have teaching experience. What matters most is your experience and your ability to pass it on to students.

What you’ll do

As a TAFE teacher, you may:

• teach practical skills in a classroom or workshop
• run training sessions or demonstrations
• support students one-on-one
• assess student work
• share your real industry experience.

Your role is to help students gain the skills and confidence they need to work in your industry.

Teaching isn't just classroom-based. Training providers deliver training in workshops, workplaces and online, so your day will depend on your industry and your students.

What teachers enjoy

TAFE teachers say they love:

• helping people change careers or start new ones
• sharing the knowledge and experience they've spent years building
• seeing students grow in confidence
• staying connected to their industry by training the next generation.

Hear from people like you who have made the move into teaching.

Conditions

TAFE teaching can offer:

• flexible work arrangements
• opportunities for professional development
• stable employment options.

Some teachers work part-time or combine teaching with industry work.

Who this job is for

You may enjoy TAFE teaching if you:

• have strong industry experience in your trade, profession or industry
• enjoy sharing your knowledge
• are looking for the next step in your career
• want to stay connected to your industry while trying something new.

The $2 million TAFE teacher recruitment drive is an election commitment of the Queensland Government. This commitment and programs supporting teacher training and employment form part of Measures to Strengthen the VET Workforce, a joint initiative between the Australian and Queensland Governments.