Teach Where You’re Truly Needed – And Truly Valued.
Discover Teaching in Tasmanian Government Schools.
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:
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 can expect at DECYP
At DECYP, we know that great teaching happens when teachers feel supported, trusted and connected. You'll be part of a system committed to:
Why join us?
Fitness Passport provides DECYP employees with discounted access to 50+ facilities across the state, helping you and your family meet your fitness goals!
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
Your next chapter starts here
Whether you're:
there's a place for you in Tasmania Government schools.
Join us and teach where you're truly needed - and truly valued. Apply now and be part of a community making a real difference.
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, f ull 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.
How to apply
Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date and include:
Your application and written response should address only the statement of duties for your chosen role - Teacher or Specialist VET Teacher. More information to assist with applying:
Teacher - Statement of Duties (PDF)
Teacher - Statement of Duties (DOCX)
Specialist VET Teacher - Statement of Duties (PDF)
Specialist VET Teacher - Statement of Duties (DOCX)
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.
Want to know more?
If you would like to explore opportunities or have questions, contact Teacher.Recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au or phone 03 6165 6278.
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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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.
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On average, ANSTO accommodates over 1800 visiting researchers from other Australian and international research organisations each year.
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