Inspire. Lead. Make a Difference.

Are you passionate about improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for students? Do you thrive on supporting teachers and leading evidence-based instructional practices? Join us at Wynyard High School, where education goes beyond the classroom and into the heart of the community.

Why Wynyard High School?

Nestled near the scenic Inglis River, Wynyard High is a vibrant Years 7–12 school where students are encouraged to connect with their community and embrace real-world learning. From the Wynyard Show to the Surf Carnival, our students grow through experience, and our staff are at the centre of that journey.

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 Offer

• Relocation assistance – we’ll help you make the move.
• A child-safe organisation with a strong culture of care, respect, and integrity.
• Opportunities to grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

About the Role

The primary focus of this role is to support the implementation and embedding of the minimum schooling guarantee for reading and, where there is capacity, to include attention on strengthening numeracy practices. The role will do this through enabling school leadership staff and teaching teams to implement evidence-based, consistent and aligned strategies for the teaching of literacy and numeracy, to improve the learning outcomes for all students within the classroom.

The role will support the implementation of the essential elements of the multi-tiered system of supports (MTTS) framework. This will include a focus on quality Tier 1 instruction, and processes and practices for Tiers 2 and 3.

What You’ll Do

As our Instructional Specialist, you will:

• Lead and support school leaders and teachers to embed high-quality reading instruction and where possible, strengthen numeracy teaching.
• Deliver professional learning, model best practices, and provide timely feedback to build teacher capability.
• Guide the use of assessment tools to track student growth and inform teaching.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure consistent, evidence-based teaching practices across the school.

Period of Appointment

ASAP until 17 December 2027

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

Flexible working arrangements may be negotiated with the successful applicant

Essential Requirements

• The Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013 requires persons undertaking work in a regulated activity to be registered. A regulated activity is a child related service or activity defined in the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Regulations 2014. This registration must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of this may be checked at any time during employment.
  • 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.

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 can be found here:

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.

You will be prompted to upload a 1-2 page short application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties and a resume.  

Applicants should forward/include:

• a 1–2-page short form application addressing the selection criteria;
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.

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.

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

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: Paul Harding
Title: Principal - Wynyard High School
Phone: 0439 613 231
Email: paul.harding@decyp.tas.gov.au