Teacher (Primary) - St Marys District School - 203723

Department for Education, Children and Young People; City of Launceston; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Tasmania seeks a qualified teacher to manage and implement learning programs for students. You will assess individual progress and work within a supportive environment. This role requires a current Tasmanian Vulnerable People registration and full teacher registration. The position offers ongoing hours, recreation leave, and additional wellbeing support programs.

Benefits

Discounted access to fitness facilities

Free counselling services through Wellbeing Connect

Recreation leave

Qualifications

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.
• Registered teacher under the Teachers Registration Act 2000.
• Current teaching certification in Tasmania.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage learning programs for students.
• Assess individual student progress.

Skills

Vulnerable People Registration

Teacher registration

Experience in teaching

Education

Registered Teacher qualification

Four years of training

Job description

The Team

St Marys District School is a rural school, enrolling students from a large catchment area centred around St Marys, including the Fingal Valley and East Coast. It is a family-friendly school that caters for students from Birth through to Grade 12. The school encourages students to set high goals for themselves and to strive for excellence. It is committed to working with students and their families to achieve the best educational outcomes for all.

Our school is staffed by a committed and talented team of teachers and support staff. Students will be challenged by their learning and we encourage them to take advantage of the opportunities available to them. A positive attitude, hard work and perseverance will result in success.

About The Role

To implement and manage appropriate learning programs for students and to assess individual student progress.

We are offering

• Ongoing - start date of 2 February 2026
• 70 hours per fortnight
• Eleven (11) weeks recreation leave + accrued sick/carers leave
• We are a child-safe organisation
• Pathways to grow your career

Fitness Passport provides DECYP employees with discounted access to 50+ facilities across the state, helping you and your family meet your fitness goals!

Wellbeing Connect is DECYP’s pathway to free confidential counselling services. Wellbeing Connect isn’t just for when things get tough. It’s designed to support your wellbeing every day – helping you to stay on track, build healthy habits, and access expert advice across a range of areas important for your overall wellbeing

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

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)
• A registered teacher with full registration within the meaning of the Teachers Registration Act 2000.
• Current certificate of registration; or provisional registration; or limited authority to teach granted by the Teachers Registration Board (Tasmania) in accordance with the provisions of the Teachers Registration Act 2000. Please note that a person with a limited authority to teach can only be employed on a fixed-term basis.
• Under the Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award;
• Classification and progression is based upon training, qualifications, and satisfactory performance.
• Progression to Band 1 Level 13 requires an employee to have been at Band 1 Level 12 for 12 months or more and have full teacher registration as certified by the Teachers Registration Board (Tasmania)

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)

How To Apply

Applications should include:

• 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.

More information

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

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.

Name: Carolyn Watson

Title: Principal - St Marys District School

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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.