Change2Teaching

Position details

Applications close: Sunday 30 August, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification: Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award - Change2Teaching Initial Teacher

Salary: $85,000 to $90,000 per annum

Employment type: Fixed-term, part-time

Region: South, North West, Various

Job description

Become a Teacher The Change2Teaching (C2T) Program offers a unique, supported pathway for degree-qualified professionals to transition into a teaching career while working in a Tasmanian school.

Delivered in partnership with the University of Tasmania, this two-year, employment-based Master of Teaching pathway allows you to earn while you learn, combining on-the-job experience with formal study.

You will be part of a collaborative school environment in regional, rural and hard-to-staff communities, helping to improve outcomes for children and young people across Tasmania.

What you’ll do

Year 1 Initial Teacher

• Support classroom teaching and student learning
• Deliver small-group and one on one support
• Gain skills in planning, teaching and assessment
• Support literacy and numeracy development

Year 2 Initial Teacher

• Take on increased responsibility for teaching duties
• Plan, deliver and assess learning programs
• Work under the guidance of an experience mentor teacher

You will undertake on-site study alongside employment, progressing from a support role to a classroom teacher across the program.

About you

We are seeking passionate individuals ready to make a meaningful career change.

You will have:

• A completed Bachelor degree (non-education discipline)
• A strong interest in becoming a teacher
• The ability to engage and support children and young people
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A commitment to working in regional or rural communities

What we offer

• Paid employment while completing your Master of Teaching
• Mentoring, coaching, and professional learning
• $20,000 Study grant funding to support you throughout your studies (eligibility applies)
• A clear pathway to a permanent teaching career
• The chance to live and work in beautiful Tasmanian communities

Essential Requirements

• Successful completion of a Bachelor degree in a non-education discipline at an approved tertiary education institution.
• Prior to commencing employment, participants will additionally be required to: Enrol and be accepted into the Master of Teaching program at University of Tasmania; and Hold a current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Salary and Award

Salary Range Year 1: $85,000.00 (per annum, pro rata) + superannuation

• Term 1 and 2 2027 – 0.4 FTE / 28 hrs per fortnight
• Term 3 and 4 2027 – 0.6 FTE / 42 hrs per fortnight

Salary Range Year 2: $90,000.00 (per annum, pro rata) + superannuation

• Term 1 and 2 2028 – 0.6 FTE / 42 hrs per fortnight
• Term 3 and 4 2028 – 0.8 FTE / 56 hrs per fortnight

Award/ Agreement: Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector)

Classification: Change2Teaching Initial Teacher Year 1 and Year 2

Please note: study commitments are in addition to the above employment hours.

Change 2 Teaching Application Guide 2026

www.decyp.tas.gov.au/C2T

University of Tasmania - Master of Teaching

Statement of Duties - Change2Teaching Year 1

Statement of Duties - Change2teaching Year 2

How to apply

Applications should be made via the Apply Now button and submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

You will be prompted to answer 3 questions with reference to the selection criteria and Statement of Duties

Please Note: We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties. Make sure you have the contact details of one referee as this information is submitted in your online application. Your referee should be a current/recent supervisor (work or placement).