Zeehan Primary School is a small, community-focused school within Tasmania’s rugged and beautiful West Coast. We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit school environment, supported by the Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP).

This is a Department built entirely for children and young people and their communities.  Our ultimate 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.

What we're offering

• Remote Area Incentives:
  • $5,000 settling-in payment for relocating to Zeehan (2-year commitment required)
  • Annual retention bonuses starting at $3,138 and increasing up to $6,281 for continued service
  • $10/week subsidised housing (subject to availability)
  • Relocation assistance, which includes furniture removal, pet transport, and other reimbursable costs
• Professional Development:
  • Paid four-day induction program for early career teachers
  • Ongoing mentoring and structured support
  • Access to instructional load time release for planning and development

Teach-in Tasmania-West-Coast-Flyer.pdf

About the Role

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

Period of Appointment

Ongoing - ASAP start date

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.

Hours per fortnight

70 hours per fortnight

Essential Requirements

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)
• 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. Please note that a person with a limited authority to teach can only be employed on a fixed-term basis.
• Under the Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award.
  • Classification and progression are based upon training, qualifications, and satisfactory performance.
  • Progression to Band 1 Level 13 requires an employee to have been at Band 1 Level 12 for 12 months or more and have full teacher registration as certified by the Teachers Registration Board (Tasmania).

Desirable Requirements

• Four years or more training as defined in the Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award 2005

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online:

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

Information for Applicants (PDF)

How to apply

Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.

Applicants should include:

• a 1–2 page short form application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

All applicants are required to supply a valid email address with their application for the purposes of email communication.

The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment) is the responsibility of the individual.

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

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. 

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

Name: Genevieve Andrews
Title: Principal - Zeehan Primary School
Phone: 03 6471 6133
Email: genevieve.andrews@decyp.tas.gov.au