Home Schooling Authorised Person

Position details

• Seeking highly experienced NSW teachers & education leaders to assess applications for home schooling registration in NSW
• Rate per occasion against fixed payment rates and additional paid training
• Highly flexible Monday to Friday work during business hours 

Context

The Education Act 1990 recognises home schooling as a legitimate alternative to the enrolment of a child of compulsory school age in a government or registered non-government school in NSW.

On 20 March 2025, the Hon. Prue Car, Minister for Education and Early Learning announced that the Department of Education will assume responsibility for regulatory oversight of home schooling in NSW from Term 2, 2025. 

Responsibility for the regulation of home schooling will transition from the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) to the Department of Education’s Public Schools Division from 5 May 2025.

Candidates who are successful for this opportunity will be offered employment with the Department of Education under the Teaching Service Act 1980 (NSW).
 

Join our team as a Home Schooling Authorised Person!

Are you passionate about education and seeking a flexible, impactful role? 

The NSW Department of Education invites expressions of interest for the position of Home Schooling Authorised Person. This unique opportunity allows you to play a pivotal role in regulating and supporting the home schooling sector across NSW, contributing to quality education for students. There are current opportunities for Home Schooling Authorised Persons in the New England, Far South Coast, Broken Hill, Sydney and/or Newcastle regions.

Why work for us? 

Our “rate per occasion’ payment structure offers unparalleled flexibility, making it ideal for individuals in various life stages and career paths: 

• Transitioning to retirement or part-time work: maintain professional engagement without the constraints of a full-time schedule.
• Seeking Secondary Employment: Supplement your income with a role that adapts to your primary job commitments, subject to your employer’s secondary employment policy and approval process.  

Your impactful role in the home schooling community

Home Schooling Authorised Persons are highly experienced NSW teachers and educational leaders who conduct assessments of applications for home schooling registration in the home of the applicant. The Authorised Person’s assessment considers the home schooling provisions of the Education Act 1990 and the applicant’s compliance with requirements for home schooling registration, as described in the Guidelines for Home Schooling Registration in NSW (the Guidelines). Authorised Persons will provide reports and recommendations to the Department of Education relating to applications for home schooling registration. 

The Guidelines may be accessed here (noting they are currently on NESA’s website and will be moved to the Department of Education after 5 May 2025). 

As a home schooling Authorised Person you will: 

• Assess home schooling registration applications: conduct home visits to evaluate educational programs, ensuring they meet registration requirements. 
• Engage with families to understand the strategies they are using to meet their children’s individual needs. 

Curious about the role but unsure if you have the right skills? Let’s Chat! 

We value diverse experiences and are committed to supporting your success in the role. If you’re interested but uncertain about the criteria, don’t hesitate to reach out for a chat to Katherine Lowing 02 9367 8108 or katherine.lowing@nesa.nsw.edu.au 

About you

This is your opportunity to make a crucial contribution to the education of children in NSW through your extensive skills, experience and professional judgement as an educator. 

These roles are a great fit for formally trained teachers and education leaders with a:

• successful track record in NSW schools
• recent experience with NESA’s syllabuses
• demonstrated commitment to a range of learning approaches
• superior communication and interpersonal skills
• clear understanding of the compliance, child safety and wellbeing
• requirements in educating children in NSW.

About your employment arrangements 

The successful applicants for this role will initially be engaged for a period of up to 2 years with the possibility of extension; commencing as soon as possible or at an agreed time. Your workload is determined by the number of applications that the Home Schooling Authorised Person assesses. This can fluctuate each week and is dependent on how many applications are received for the region. Authorised persons conduct assessments in the homes of homeschooling applicants, so they will need to travel to and from these locations.

Ready to make a difference? Apply Today! 

• Complete the online application form (available at the bottom of this page)
• Submit your expression of interest by addressing the selection criteria (in no more than 250 words per criterion) and attaching a cover letter and resume (combined total not exceeding 5 pages). 
• The selection criteria are listed in the online application form and in the Position Description.

Important information for prospective applicants to note: 

Working with Children Check

A Working with Children Check number is a prerequisite for employment as an Authorised Person. A clearance check must be completed prior to commencing work as an Authorised Person. Advice on applying for a clearance is available here.

Child protection and mandatory reporting 

As a Home Schooling Authorised Person, you will have a responsibility to uphold the safety and wellbeing of children. Information about being a mandatory reporter and your obligation to report concerns about a child’s safety or welfare can be found here.  

Private Vehicle and Internet 

Applicants will need to possess a private vehicle with comprehensive insurance, a current Australian driver’s licence and reliable home internet. 
Travel for Official Business 

This role, at times, may involve travel across the state as well as for attendance at professional learning sessions, and may include attendance at NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) hearings. Travel reimbursement and allowances are in alignment with the NSW Department of Education’s travel for official business policy. You will receive reimbursements for approved travel expenses including flights, accommodation and meals while travelling for official business. 

‘Rate Per Occasion’ payment model

A rate per occasion payment model is a payment structure where an employee is remunerated based on each discrete instance of the work performed rather than an hourly wage or salary. This payment model reflects the high degree of flexibility and autonomy of the role and recognise intermittent and on an as needed basis.