Assistant Principal

Department for Education, Children and Young People; City of Burnie; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Don College, part of the Department for Education, Children and Young People in Tasmania, seeks an experienced educator to assist the Principal in leadership, management and administration of the college for Year 11 and 12 students.

The role is a permanent, full-time appointment commencing 25 January 2027, with a 70‑hour fortnight and a commitment to child safety and ongoing professional growth. The college emphasizes wellbeing, student success and strong community links.

Qualifications

• Registered teacher with full registration (Tasmania)
• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP)
• Tasmanian Industrial Commission Teaching Service Award 2005 qualifications required

Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal in educational leadership, management and administration.
• Support student wellbeing and pathways to grow your career within the college.

Skills

Registered teacher

RWVP registration

Tasmanian Teaching Service Award 2005

Job description

The Team Don College is Tasmania’s north-west senior secondary college, offering a diverse and engaging learning environment for Year 11 and 12 students. Located in a unique bushland setting beside the Don River, the college provides personalised learning pathways through a broad range of academic, vocational and university-connected programs. With a focus on building strong relationships, specialist teaching and student wellbeing, Don College supports young people to develop the skills, confidence and aspirations needed for further education, training and employment.

The Team Don College is Tasmania’s north-west senior secondary college, offering a diverse and engaging learning environment for Year 11 and 12 students. Located in a unique bushland setting beside the Don River, the college provides personalised learning pathways through a broad range of academic, vocational and university-connected programs. With a focus on building strong relationships, specialist teaching and student wellbeing, Don College supports young people to develop the skills, confidence and aspirations needed for further education, training and employment.

About The Role To assist the Principal in the general educational leadership, management and administration of a school or college.

We are offering

• Permanent appointment, commencing 25 January 2027
• Full-time
• 70 hours 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 subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

Essential

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

Desirable

• 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

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

About DECYP

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 of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for 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.