The Team
At Penguin District School, you'll join a passionate, collaborative, and student-focused team committed to helping every learner aspire, strive, and achieve. Serving more than 600 students from early childhood through to Years 11 and 12, we pride ourselves on building strong relationships and creating inclusive, engaging learning experiences. Our staff work together with families and the wider community to support every student's unique strength and potential. With a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, our team is dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people every day.
About the Role
This is an exciting leadership opportunity to support the Principal in the educational leadership, management, and day-to-day operations of Penguin District School. As Assistant Principal, you will play a key role in driving teaching and learning excellence, supporting staff development, fostering student wellbeing, and strengthening partnerships with families and the wider community.
Working collaboratively with staff, students, and stakeholders, you will help create an inclusive and engaging learning environment where every student is supported to aspire, strive, and achieve. The role offers a diverse mix of educational leadership, strategic planning, staff mentoring, student support, and school improvement initiatives, providing the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the school community.
We are offering
- Ongoing - Commence on 1 February 2027
- Full-time
- 70 hours per fortnight
- We are a child-safe organisation
- Pathways to grow your career
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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
- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment
- 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.
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: Angela McAuliffe
Title: Principal - Penguin District School
Phone: 03 6434 2222
Email: angela.mcauliffe@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.
