Advanced Skills Teacher - Somerset Primary School - 965524

Department for Education, Children and Young People; Tasmania; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing – commence 1 February 2027

Full-time role

70 hours per fortnight

Child-safe organisation

Pathways to grow your career

Job summary

Department for Education, Children and Young People in Tasmania seeks an Advanced Skills Teacher for Somerset Primary School. The role focuses on exemplary classroom teaching while supporting leadership, curriculum implementation, staff development and school improvement initiatives.

You will mentor teachers, foster positive learning environments and engage with families and the community to promote student wellbeing and achievement.

Qualifications

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status - Employment
• A registered teacher with full registration within the meaning of the Teachers Registration Act 2000
• Qualifications as established by the Tasmanian Industrial Commission in the Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award, 2005
• Four years or more training as defined in the Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award 2005

Responsibilities

• To implement and manage appropriate learning programs for students and to assess individual student progress.
• To assist the Principal in the general educational leadership, management and administration of a particular sector of a school or college.
• The Advanced Skills Teacher provides exemplary classroom teaching while supporting school leadership, curriculum implementation, staff development, and school improvement initiatives.

Education

Tasmanian RWVP registration

Registered teacher with full registration (Teachers Registration Act 2000)

Teaching Service Award qualifications (Tasmanian Public Sector) 2005

Four years or more training (Teaching Service Award 2005)

Job description

Advanced Skills Teacher - Somerset Primary School - 965524

Department for Education, Children and Young People
Schools and Early Years
Schools (Northern Region)

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 22 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Sunday 22 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award - Advanced Skills Teacher Band 2

$129,640 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

North West

To implement and manage appropriate learning programs for students and to assess individual student progress. To assist the Principal in the general educational leadership, management and administration of a particular sector of a school or college.

The Team

The Somerset Primary School team is passionate about building strong relationships with students, families, and the wider community. Staff work collaboratively to create a welcoming and inclusive culture where every child feels safe, supported, and connected. Through a shared commitment to learning, wellbeing, and belonging, the team strives to help all students develop confidence, resilience, and a love of learning.

About the Role

The Advanced Skills Teacher provides exemplary classroom teaching while supporting school leadership, curriculum implementation, staff development, and school improvement initiatives. The role involves mentoring teachers, fostering positive learning environments, engaging with families and the community, and contributing to student wellbeing and achievement. The Advanced Skills Teacher (AST) demonstrates strong leadership, collaboration, and professional expertise while upholding the Department's values and commitment to child safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

We are offering

• Ongoing - Commence on 1 February 2027
• Full-time
• 70hours per fortnight
• We are a child-safe organisation
• Pathways to grow your career

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Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequentfull-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status - Employment
• A registered teacher with full registration within the meaning of the Teachers Registration Act 2000.
• Qualifications as established by the Tasmanian Industrial Commission in the Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award, 2005.
• Four years or more training as defined in the Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award 2005.

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

• a 1-2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
• a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
• The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone [phone] or email [e-mail].

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

Our values ofConnection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibilityrepresent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensurebright lives positive futuresfor every child and young person in Tasmania.

We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.

Department for Education, Children and Young People

Award:

Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award - Advanced Skills Teacher Band 2

$129,640 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

North West

To implement and manage appropriate learning programs for students and to assess individual student progress. To assist the Principal in the general educational leadership, management and administration of a particular sector of a school or college.

Department for Education, Children and Young People

Award:

Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award - Advanced Skills Teacher Band 2

$129,640 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

North West

To implement and manage appropriate learning programs for students and to assess individual student progress. To assist the Principal in the general educational leadership, management and administration of a particular sector of a school or college.

• Department for Education, Children and Young People 1
• Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
• Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
• Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.