Job Description
Teaching Service
Reference number
0000B6Q6
Occupation
Teachers
Work type
No info
Location
Sydney Region
Salary
$90,177 - $137,861
Closing date
18 February 2026 at 4:00pm
Position Information
Cecil Hills High School is a comprehensive coeducational high school in a growth area of south–west Sydney. The student enrolment of almost 1400 students (Year 7 to Year 1 includes 85% of students from a non–English speaking background. The school has 1% of students who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The school proudly has a support unit consisting of seven classes. The main languages spoken at home are Vietnamese, Arabic and Serbian. The school is experiencing significant enrolment growth, and this is expected to continue into the future. The proposed Western Sydney Airport is in the school's drawing area and will provide significant employment and training links when constructed. The school has an outstanding reputation for quality teaching and learning, which fosters a productive learning environment, with a history of academic success and high expectations in all curriculum areas. The school has a highly committed staff and an environment where academic success and student wellbeing are at the forefront of decision–making. School website: https://cecilhills-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/
Selection Criteria
Approval to teach or preparedness to undertake VET teacher training in VET Construction providing the qualification entry benchmark is met with approval and/or willingness to teach Industrial Technology Timber.
Demonstrated capacity to contribute positively to the TAS faculty and/or whole-school initiatives and to implement effective classroom management strategies with the ability to manage practical workspaces to create a classroom environment that is safe, engaging and inclusive
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive and respectful relationships with students, colleagues, families, and the wider community.
Conditions
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.
Special Notes
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.
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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Reference number
0000B6Q6
Occupation
Teachers
Work type
No info
Location
Sydney Region
Salary
$90,177 - $137,861
Closing date
18 February 2026 at 4:00pm
Position Information
Cecil Hills High School is a comprehensive coeducational high school in a growth area of south–west Sydney. The student enrolment of almost 1400 students (Year 7 to Year 1 includes 85% of students from a non–English speaking background. The school has 1% of students who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The school proudly has a support unit consisting of seven classes. The main languages spoken at home are Vietnamese, Arabic and Serbian. The school is experiencing significant enrolment growth, and this is expected to continue into the future. The proposed Western Sydney Airport is in the school's drawing area and will provide significant employment and training links when constructed. The school has an outstanding reputation for quality teaching and learning, which fosters a productive learning environment, with a history of academic success and high expectations in all curriculum areas. The school has a highly committed staff and an environment where academic success and student wellbeing are at the forefront of decision–making. School website: https://cecilhills-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/
Selection Criteria
Approval to teach or preparedness to undertake VET teacher training in VET Construction providing the qualification entry benchmark is met with approval and/or willingness to teach Industrial Technology Timber.
Demonstrated capacity to contribute positively to the TAS faculty and/or whole-school initiatives and to implement effective classroom management strategies with the ability to manage practical workspaces to create a classroom environment that is safe, engaging and inclusive
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive and respectful relationships with students, colleagues, families, and the wider community.
Conditions
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.
Special Notes
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.
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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Teacher VET Construction - Cecil Hills High School position is now open for candidates interested in the Teacher Jobs sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Teacher Jobs is a plus.
