Teacher - T4 Engagement Devonport - 952774 in Plymouth

Department for Education, Children and Young People – Schools and Early Years – Student Engagement

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 12 April, 2026 11:55 PM.

Position details:

• Applications close: Sunday 12 April, 2026 11:55 PM AEST
• Award/Classification: Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award – Teacher Band 1
• Salary: $82,828 to $118,328 per annum
• Employment type: Fixed-term, full-time
• Region: North West

Job description:

To implement and manage appropriate learning programs for students and to assess individual student progress.

The Team:

• Information and guidance materials for school staff supporting student attendance and engagement.
• Professional learning and support to schools in relation to attendance.
• Individual school guidance and support to improve attendance, including implementing multi-tiered systems of support for attendance.
• Support and advice regarding DECYP attendance and engagement related policy, procedures and other documents in schools.
• Representation of DECYP in attendance related working groups and intra- and interjurisdictional collaborations.

About the Role:

We are offering an ASAP start date until 18 December 2026. Full-time. 70 hours per fortnight. 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.
• Current certificate of registration; or provisional registration; or limited authority to teach granted by the Teachers Registration Board (Tasmania) in accordance with the provisions of the Teachers Registration Act 2000.
• 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 an RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

How to apply:

Applications should include:

• 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 11:55 PM AEDT on the advertised closing date.

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF). 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 ***********@decyp.tas.gov.au.

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

Contact Person Name: Daniel Steven

Title: Program Leader

Phone: 0438249896

Email: *************@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.