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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
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Wellbeing Connect is DECYP’s pathway to free confidential counselling services. Wellbeing Connect isn’t just for when things get tough. It’s designed to support your wellbeing every day – helping you to stay on track, build healthy habits, and access expert advice across a range of areas important for your overall wellbeing
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.
Information to help you prepare your job application:
For more information, please refer to the Statement of duties.
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).
We welcome applications from people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.
We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible for everyone. If you need any adjustments, please contact us, we’ll happily work with you.
Applicants wanting more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.
Name: Amanda Moran
Title: Manager - Career Pathways and Development
Phone: 03 6165 5495
Email: amanda.moran1@decyp.tas.gov.au
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
About DECYP
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 of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for 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.
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More than 1000 scientists, engineers and experts work at ANSTO to answer the significant environmental, medical and industrial questions using nuclear techniques.
ANSTO’s international collaborations, including partnerships with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), ensure Australian scientists are connected to a global network of experts and research projects.
As part of enabling a strong national collaborative network, ANSTO is connected with all Australian and New Zealand universities through the Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE), providing researchers access to Australia’s nuclear science, technology and engineering expertise and landmark infrastructure.
On average, ANSTO accommodates over 1800 visiting researchers from other Australian and international research organisations each year.
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