Teacher - New Hobart Campus

BUSY Ability; Hobart; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging and employee benefits

Job summary

The BUSY School in Hobart is opening a new campus in 2027 and seeking passionate Teachers to join our foundation teams.

You will deliver engaging, differentiated learning programs that help Year 11 and 12 students re-engage with education and build pathways into employment and higher education.

Join a supportive team devoted to student wellbeing, campus culture, and personalised learning plans, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with current registration in the relevant state or territory.
• Experience teaching secondary students, especially senior schooling.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging learning programs.
• Provide safe, supportive learning environments for all students.
• Monitor, assess and report student progress and achievement.

Skills

Teaching

Classroom management

Differentiation

Communication

Education

Teaching qualification

Teacher registration

Job description

The BUSY School is preparing to open its new Hobart campus in January 2027, creating exciting opportunities for passionate Teachers to join our foundation teams.

This is more than a teaching role. It's an opportunity to help young people re-engage with education, complete their senior schooling and build pathways into employment, further training and higher education. As part of a new campus team, you'll help establish a positive culture while making a genuine difference in the lives of young people.

About The BUSY School

The BUSY School is part of The BUSY Group, a not-for-profit organisation presenting nearly 50 years as a community partner providing employment services, vocational education and training, apprenticeships, mentoring, Inclusive Employment Support, and allied health services.

We are a growing independent Special Assistance School with 10 campuses across Queensland and New Zealand, providing an alternative program for Year 11 and 12 students who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education.

Each campus provides a supportive, safe learning environment and unique education model combining:

• Individualised education and wellbeing support
• Vocational Education and Training (VET)
• Real-world work experience opportunities
• School-based apprenticeships and traineeships
• Career pathway planning and employment connections

Our team works alongside students to provide wrap around support that helps them complete their secondary schooling, achieve their goals and transition successfully into employment, further training or higher education.

Job Description

About this Opportunity

As a Teacher with The BUSY School, you will deliver engaging and differentiated learning programs that support students to achieve their academic goals while developing the skills needed for life beyond the classroom.

Working closely with students, colleagues and families, you will create a safe and supportive learning environment where every student feels valued, challenged and capable of success. You'll also contribute to individual learning plans, wellbeing initiatives and campus-wide strategies that improve student engagement and outcomes

Key Focus Areas

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging teaching and learning programs
• Provide a safe and supportive learning environment for all students
• Monitor, assess and report on student progress and achievement
• Differentiate learning to support a diverse range of student needs
• Support the development and implementation of Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Transition Plans
• Work collaboratively with teachers, teacher assistants, wellbeing staff and families to support student success
• Participate in curriculum planning, moderation and quality assurance processes
• Maintain accurate records, attendance data and student documentation
• Contribute to a positive school culture and ongoing school improvement initiatives
• Uphold child safety, wellbeing and professional teaching standards at all times

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

You are a relational and student-focused educator who believes every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed.

You bring energy, resilience and a commitment to helping young people overcome barriers to learning while building confidence, skills and future pathways.

To be successful, you will have:

• Relevant teaching qualifications
• Current teacher registration, or the ability to obtain registration in the relevant state or territory
• Experience teaching secondary students, particularly within senior schooling
• Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills
• The ability to differentiate learning and support diverse student needs
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• A commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice
• Experience working with disengaged or at-risk young people (highly regarded)

Why Join The BUSY School?

• Be part of a foundation team establishing a new campus and culture
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people
• Enjoy smaller class sizes and a relationship-focused approach
• Work within a supportive and collaborative team environment
• Access ongoing professional development opportunities
• Salary packaging and employee benefits available
• Join a growing national organisation committed to education, employment and opportunity

The BUSY Group is an organisation that prioritises the safeguarding of children and all vulnerable people by actively adopting strategies that embed a culture of zero tolerance for abuse of any kind. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening including criminal history and relevant working with children checks.

The BUSY Group is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from First Nations People, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.