Advanced Skills Teacher

Advanced Skills Teacher (Safeguarding Lead) - Launceston Big Picture School - 977727

Department for Education, Children and Young People
Schools and Early Years
Schools (Northern Region)

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 16 November, 2025 11:55 PM

Sunday 16 November, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award - Advanced Skills Teacher Band 2

$125,464 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, part-time

Region:

North

To implement and manage appropriate learning programs for students and to assess individual student progress. To assist the Principal in the general educational leadership, management and administration of a particular sector of a school or college.

The Team

At Launceston Big Picture School, we cater for Year 9 through to Year 12. We like to keep our learning community small and build strong relationships between students, advisors (teachers) and families.

We are committed to preparing our students for the changing social, economic and technological society of the 21st Century. We know that a high quality of education for young people is critical to achieving a high quality of life.

About the Role

To implement and manage appropriate learning programs for students and to assess individual student progress. To assist the Principal in the general educational leadership, management and administration of a particular sector of a school or college.

We are offering

- Ongoing - start date of 2 February 2026

- 14 hours per fortnight

- Eleven (11) weeks recreation leave + accrued sick/carers leave

- 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

- A registered teacher with full registration within the meaning of the Teachers Registration Act 2000

- Qualifications as established by the Tasmanian Industrial Commission in the Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award, 2005

- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment

- 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

- 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.

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 +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au.

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

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 ofConnection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibilityrepresent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensurebright lives positive futuresfor 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.

- Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.

- Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.

- Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.

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