The Team
With over 50 years of history, Howrah Primary School is a vibrant learning community on the Eastern Shore, delivering high-quality education from birth to Year 6. We pride ourselves on strong partnerships, dedicated staff, and a supportive culture that empowers students to succeed.
About the Role
The Advanced Skills Teacher (Student Support) plays a key role in leading and strengthening inclusive practices across the school. Working collaboratively with teachers, support staff, families and external professionals, the position focuses on building staff capability, coordinating support systems, and ensuring students requiring additional adjustments, wellbeing support and targeted intervention are provided with the opportunities and resources needed to thrive.
This role provides strategic leadership and coordination of inclusive education and student wellbeing programs across the school. Working collaboratively with teachers, support staff, families and external professionals, you will build staff capability to support students with disability and those requiring educational adjustments through coaching, mentoring, professional learning and evidence-informed practice.
You will coordinate the development, implementation and review of Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), lead Student Support and Wellbeing Teams, oversee Care Team processes, and provide expert advice on inclusive practices, interventions and student support strategies. The role also includes leading and developing Teacher Assistants, coordinating student support resources, strengthening systems and processes, and monitoring student progress to inform planning and decision-making.
A key focus of the position is fostering strong partnerships with families, carers and external service providers, while delivering targeted support programs that enhance students' social, emotional and wellbeing outcomes.
We are offering
- Permanent appointment - Start date of 1 February 2027
- Full-time, 70 hours per fortnight
- We are a child-safe organisation
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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.
Jarrod Williams
Principal - Howrah Primary School
Phone: (03) 6246 6333
Email: jarrod.williams@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.
