Teach in Tasmania, Australia in 2026!
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 18 July 2025
The Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) Tasmania are looking for passionate educators ready to inspire the next generation in a place that’s as rewarding as it is beautiful. Whether you're early in your career or looking for a meaningful next step, Tasmania is calling!
<p><strong>Teach Where You’re Truly Needed – And Truly Valued. Discover Teaching in Tasmania. </strong></p>
<p>Looking for more than just a job? How about a lifestyle change where your impact goes further, your mornings start with fresh air and stunning scenery, and your evenings end with real community? </p>
<p><strong>About Us</strong><br>
The Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) are looking for passionate educators ready to inspire the next generation in a place that’s as rewarding as it is beautiful. Working in a Tasmanian government school provides you with the opportunity to be in a range of Primary Schools, High Schools, Colleges and Special Education Schools in learning areas such as General Classroom, Maths, Science, Technology, Health & Physical Education, the Arts, Humanities, Languages and more. </p>
<p>Whether you're early in your career or looking for a meaningful next step, DECYP offers: </p>
<p> ✅ <strong>Supportive school communities</strong> that value your voice </p>
<p> ✅ <strong>Career development pathways</strong> and mentoring </p>
<p> ✅ <strong>Lifestyle balance</strong> – no long commutes, more time for living </p>
<p> ✅ <strong>Additional incentives and allowances </strong>for eligible roles (including relocation assistance) on top of salary ranging between $82,828 to $118,328 per annum (pro rata if part time).</p>
<p> ✅ <strong>Breathtaking nature</strong> just minutes from your classroom door </p>
<p> ✅ <strong>Staff Wellbeing</strong> - A response team combined with a Modern EAP program </p>
<p><strong> ✅ Hours: </strong>Up to 70 hours per fortnight </p>
<p><strong> ✅ Leave: </strong>11.4 weeks per year</p>
<p><strong>About the process:</strong><br>
This is a national recruitment campaign streamlined to fill permanent vacancies across Tasmania commencing Term 1, 2026. Schools commence on Monday 2 February and colleges on Tuesday 27 January 2026. </p>
<p>To be considered for the process, you must be able to demonstrate teaching skills, knowledge and experience within the Australian Curriculum and be a qualified Teacher or completing your Education degree in 2025. </p>
<p>You must also hold current provisional, full or specialist VET registration granted by the Teacher Registration Board of Tasmania by February 2026 alongside a current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment/Volunteer). </p>
<p><i><strong>From vibrant Hobart to Tasmania’s welcoming rural and remote communities, there’s a school – and a life – waiting for you here. Tasmania is calling. </strong></i></p>
<p><strong>How to apply:</strong></p>
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<li>Complete the online application form including selections of region and municipality preference.</li>
<li>Submit a two-page response to the five selection criteria written in the Teacher <a href="https://recordsmanager.education.tas.gov.au/linkgeneratorapi/record/TkFJaDJrWkgyVUVtbFkrRUJFNWZlSkVqYjcxbDVSL2t2SUptNWlCZGZXYWpYcldsV2ZadzVNRnllemlXZm5aZlpPaFlxUmVGTG1pbm90K1Q4TGdhL2ZUSFRtNXNBZERjbXBzcGI1YWdIMnBYbUhRU0k2MEJWTTNVaUZxZ05KN04/link" rel="nofollow">statement of duties</a>, that details your teaching skills, knowledge and experience. </li>
<li>Upload a current CV/Resume including information on your relevant study/qualifications and employment history. </li>
<li>Provide contact details for two teaching related referees who are able to provide confirmation of skills and experience relating to your suitability for the role of a Teacher. </li>
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<p>Read, download and retain the supporting <a href="https://recordsmanager.education.tas.gov.au/linkgeneratorapi/record/akltUHZiSTRtaU5BMUVOeW5jUTNwYWpWZHo0TXBBWXc4bGpnVXJ6YUt6UEZYNTkwNHRBVm0xN01XbEdqNzc0NlBUTjZ3Q1hzeS9LMktndGs2dVJhbGdqVTd1VFFRME0wQXlkRmFzeWxhb0lkWWlzQlRnSVdHK3kzUDJndTBTbWY/link" rel="nofollow">Teacher Recruitment Application Guide</a> providing further details on application requirements, timeframes, commencement dates, salary determination, placement considerations and the <a href="https://recordsmanager.education.tas.gov.au/linkgeneratorapi/record/ZTlGQWVPdGZ6RGd3WjZtSWthZ0hRVWFwUmduNk9oVzA3Vm1DSE9QU3p1RVFkdEtLZjRkdkZLTVh2Zzl5QUFnUEpuUXdINmhXcEtrazllU0EvRldINGMyZXYvTGd5OWZMZCsyK2ozTzRJeUlhdFZjU3VsTnpWZWJCeUNCN05lWUE/link" rel="nofollow">Teacher Incentives and Allowances Guide</a> for further information. </p>