Discover Teaching in Tasmania, Australia

Permanent full-time job at Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) (Hobart TAS, Australia)

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.

Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture. 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.

About this job

Teach Where You’re Truly Needed – And Truly Valued.

Discover Teaching in Tasmanian Government Schools.

From vibrant Hobart to welcoming regional and remote communities, Tasmania offers more than just a teaching role - it offers a lifestyle, a purpose, and a place to belong.

If you're looking for more than just a job, this is your opportunity to build a career where your expertise is respected, your growth is supported, and your work genuinely makes a difference. Start your day surrounded by natural beauty and finish knowing you’ve had a meaningful impact on the lives of young people.

What roles and opportunities are there?

The Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) is seeking Teachers at all career stages to join Tasmanian Government schools. Opportunities are available across District Schools, High Schools, Isolated Schools, our Hard-to-staff Schools and Support Schools, in a wide range of learning areas including:

• English
• Mathematics and Science (STEM)
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Health and Physical Education

We have a strong and ongoing demand for secondary teachers, particularly in STEM, as well as experienced educators who can lead within the classroom and support the growth of others through mentoring and collaboration.

Opportunities are also available in regional and more isolated communities - particularly in the North-West and West Coast - where your skills are highly valued and your impact is significant. These roles offer a chance to be part of close-knit school communities, build strong connections, and experience a unique and rewarding lifestyle.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered, you will need to:

• demonstrate contemporary teaching skills, knowledge and experience within the Australian Curriculum
• be recognised as an Australian qualified Teacher or completing your Education degree in 2026.
• hold current provisional, full or specialist VET registration granted by the Teacher Registration Board of Tasmania as well as a current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment/Volunteer) by February 2027.

Salary information

$82,828 to $118,328 per annum