The Team
The team at Ulverstone Secondary College is a dedicated group of educators and support staff who work collaboratively to foster a caring, creative, and achievement-focused environment. United by shared values of Grit, Respect, Achievement, Creativity, and Belonging, they are committed to nurturing student potential and building strong connections with families and the wider community.
About the Role
To implement and manage appropriate learning programs for students and to assess individual student progress.
The Support Teacher will:
- Coordinate and support the development and implementation of Learning Plans for Years 7 & 8 students requiring educational adjustments.
- Provide expert advice to classroom teachers on inclusive practices and appropriate adjustments for students with disability, in consultation with families.
- Facilitate collaboration between specialist staff, parents, and service providers to ensure inclusive teaching aligned with curriculum requirements.
- Deliver “at the shoulder” support and model effective teaching strategies for inclusive education.
- Advise on medical action and transition plans as part of educational adjustments.
- Promote inclusive pedagogy and facilitate professional learning opportunities for staff.
- Collect and manage data to support evidence-based adjustments and outcomes.
- Assist with NCCD and Tasmanian Educational Adjustment Funding coordination.
- Guide teachers in maintaining records in line with departmental guidelines.
We are offering
- Ongoing - Start date of 2 February 2026
- Full-time, 70 hours per fortnight
- We are a child-safe organisation
- Training and development opportunities
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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
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
Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.
Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online
Statement Of Duties (PDF)
Statement Of Duties (DOCX)
Support Teacher Role - Internal document only (external applicants please see contact at bottom of page if you would like to seek further information in relation to this role)
Support Teacher Task Statement
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 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.
More information
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 recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au.
Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.
Name: Simon Dent
Title: Principal
Phone: 03 6425 1433
Email: simon.dent@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.
