About the Role

To assist the Principal in the general educational leadership, management and administration of a school or college.

This permanent Assistant Principal position offers the opportunity to become part of a highly cohesive and supportive leadership team that works collaboratively to uplift students, staff, and the wider school community. You’ll be joining a school where leaders genuinely back one another and foster a culture of trust, shared purpose, and professional growth.

Located just five minutes from the Launceston CBD, our school provides the convenience of a city-adjacent site with the warmth and connectedness of a close-knit learning community. We place a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, ensuring our team feels valued, balanced, and supported in their work.

A high priority of this role is building strong, trusting relationships with families and the broader community. We are committed to genuine partnership, open communication, and creating a welcoming environment where all families feel included and involved in their child’s learning journey.

This is a chance to make a meaningful impact while working in a positive, forward-thinking environment where your leadership will be respected, supported, and celebrated.

We are offering

• Ongoing - ASAP start date 
• full-time
• 70 hours per fortnight
• Eleven (11) weeks recreation leave + accrued sick/carers leave
• We are a child-safe organisation
• Pathways to grow your career

	Fitness Passport provides DECYP employees with discounted access to 50+ facilities across the state, helping you and your family meet your fitness goals!
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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

• A registered teacher with full registration within the meaning of the Teachers Registration Act 2000.
• Qualifications as established by the Tasmanian Industrial Commission in the Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award, 2005.
• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment

Desirable

• 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)

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: Jason Gunn
Title: Principal - Ravenswood Heights Primary School
Phone: 0439 502 962
Email: jason.gunn@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.