My Relationship with Sydney Institute


What's expected of me in my teaching duties? 

In taking on employment as a part time casual teacher at Sydney Institute, the minimum expected of you is that you will perform your duties efficiently - that is, you will perform to a level required by TAFE to achieve the outcomes relevant to your position. In particular, Sydney Institute expects you to:

  • Know your subject content and how to teach it to your students
  • Understand your students and how they learn
  • Plan, assess and report for effective learning
  • Communicate effectively with students and other staff
  • Maintain a safe and challenging learning environment through the use of effective student management skills
  • Continually improve your professional knowledge, capabilities and practice
  • Perform your duties with the appropriate level of supervision
  • Be actively engaged as a professional
  • Make a positive contribution to your team/section and work in a cohesive and cooperative manner
  • Particpate in Institute activities
  • Work with others to achieve quality in all aspects of work
  • Contribute to meeting Institute goals and targets

What is expected of all TAFE employees?

Responsibilities of Our Staff

Expectations of Sydney Institute

That skills, knowledge and experience are kept up to date

To have staff with appropriate skills, knowledge and qualifications

To know and follow policies and procedures

That staff act in accordance with policies and procedures

To perform to the expected standard

That staff work to the expected standard

To follow reasonable actions and decisions of Sydney Institute

To make business decisions about people and outcomes

To support the role of TAFE in our community

That staff build our progressive organisation


What can I expect of Sydney Institute?

Our part time casual teachers are a key part of the organisation.  You bring an enormous range of talent and current industry skills to enable us to deliver flexible programs that are tailored to the needs of industry.  In return for what you bring to us you can expect Sydney Institute to accept key responsiblities towards you. 


Expectations of our Staff

Responsibilities of Sydney Institute

To have a safe environment in which to work

Provide a safe working environment

To receive the correct pay and conditions

Provide appropriate pay and conditions of employment

To have access to development activities and work support

Support and develop employees

To have the contribution you make recognised and valued

Lead and manage people and outcomes

To have access to appropriate resources to carry out your role

Provide resources to carry out work


Sydney Institute is committed to providing a workplace where all staff and students are treated with respect and are able to teach and learn in a climate free from bullying and harassment. Please follow these links to important DET policies and documents:

Prevention of Bullying in the Workplace Policy

Dignity and Respect in the Workplace Charter.

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