Teach Where You’re Truly Needed – And Truly Valued. Discover Teaching in Tasmania. 

Looking for more than just a job? How about a lifestyle change where your impact goes further, your mornings start with fresh air and stunning scenery, and your evenings end with real community? 

From vibrant Hobart to Tasmania’s welcoming rural and remote communities, there’s a school – and a life – waiting for you here. Tasmania is calling. 

The Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) are looking for passionate educators ready to inspire the next generation in a place that’s as rewarding as it is beautiful. Working in a Tasmanian government school provides you with the opportunity to be in a range of Primary Schools, High Schools, Colleges and Special Education Schools in learning areas such as General Classroom, Maths, Science, Technology, Health & Physical Education, the Arts, Humanities, Languages and more. 

Whether you're early in your career or looking for a meaningful next step, DECYP offers: 

 ✅ Supportive school communities that value your voice 

 ✅ Career development pathways and mentoring 

 ✅ Lifestyle balance – no long commutes, more time for living 

 ✅ Additional incentives and allowances for eligible roles (including relocation assistance)

 ✅ Breathtaking nature just minutes from your classroom door 

 ✅ Staff Wellbeing - A response team combined with a Modern EAP program 

This is a national recruitment campaign streamlined to fill permanent vacancies across Tasmania commencing Term 1, 2026. Schools commence on Monday 2 February and colleges on Tuesday 27 January 2026. 

To be considered for the process, you must be able to demonstrate teaching skills, knowledge and experience within the Australian Curriculum and be a qualified Teacher or completing your Education degree in 2025. 

You must also hold current provisional, full or specialist VET registration granted by the Teacher Registration Board of Tasmania by February 2026 alongside a current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employee/Volunteer). 

As an applicant, you must:

• Submit a two-page response to the four selection criteria written in the Teacher statement of duties, that details your teaching skills, knowledge and experience. 

• Upload a current CV/Resume including information on your relevant study/qualifications and employment history. 

• Provide contact details for two teaching related referees who are able to provide confirmation of skills and experience relating to your suitability for the role of a Teacher.