Instructional Specialist

Overview

This is a Department built entirely for children and young people and their communities. Our ultimate 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.

Who We're Looking For

• Strong knowledge of literacy and numeracy instruction.
• Experience in implementing school-wide improvement strategies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with school leaders and teaching teams.
• Commitment to inclusive and evidence-based education practices.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Supporting the implementation of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework, with a focus on quality Tier 1 instruction and effective Tier 2 and Tier 3 processes.
• Collaborating with school staff to build capability in literacy and numeracy teaching practices.
• Providing professional guidance aligned with departmental procedures and guidelines.

Optional Teaching Component

This position includes the opportunity to take on a teaching load of up to 0.6FTE, allowing for a dynamic blend of strategic support and direct classroom engagement.

Period of Appointment

5 February 2026 to 18 December 2026

Hours per fortnight

28 hours per fortnight

• Plus, the opportunity to take on an additional 42 hours per fortnight in a base grade teaching position.

Essential Requirements

• The Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013 requires persons undertaking work in a regulated activity to be registered. A regulated activity is a child related service or activity defined in the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Regulations 2014. This registration must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of this may be checked at any time during employment.
• 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.

Desirable Requirements

• Four years or more training as defined in the Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award 2005.

Statement of Duties and How to Apply

Statement Of Duties (PDF)
• Statement Of Duties (DOCX)
• Information for Applicants (PDF)

How To Apply

Electronic submission of application is preferred; please click the Apply Now button.

Applicants Should Include

• a 1–2 page short form application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.

Please note that a separate statement addressing the selection criteria is not required. All applicants must supply a valid email address for communications. The cost of Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People is the responsibility of the individual.

Applications should be made online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date. If you have difficulties applying, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone or email as provided.

Contact

Name: Megan Hills

Title: Principal - Forest Primary School

Phone: 03 6458 3141

Email: megan.hills@decyp.tas.gov.au

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