MASTERY SCHOOLS AUSTRALIA

Upper Primary / Lower Secondary

Want to make a real difference where it matters most?

At Mastery Schools Australia, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed. We provide an alternative educational setting for students who may have disengaged from mainstream education, fallen behind academically or experienced learning difficulties. Through high-quality, evidence-based teaching, our teachers help students rebuild strong academic foundations, develop confidence and resilience, and rediscover what they are capable of achieving.

ABOUT THE ROLE

At Mastery Schools Australia, we are looking for ambitious, exceptional teachers who want to become outstanding at their craft.

We want teachers who set high expectations for themselves and their students, welcome feedback and coaching, and are driven to continually improve.

Our approach is grounded in the Science of Learning, using specialised Direct Instruction programs and our Explicit Instruction framework to build knowledge, close learning gaps and achieve measurable academic growth.

At MSA, great teaching is developed, supported and celebrated. Our teachers receive ongoing, high-level coaching, professional learning and practical feedback from experienced instructional leaders committed to helping them continually strengthen their practice.

Many of our students have experienced challenges or disengagement in previous educational settings. We meet them at their point of need without lowering expectations, combining structure, consistency and support with a strong belief in what every student can achieve.

If you are ambitious about your development, passionate about teaching and determined to make a measurable difference, MSA offers the opportunity to become an exceptional teacher and build an exceptional career.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

You will plan,



deliver and assess high-quality lessons using MSA's instructional framework and specialised programs, including:

- Connecting Maths Concepts

- Maths Mastery

- Spelling Mastery

- Corrective Reading

- Essentials for Algebra

- Expressive Writing

You will also:

- Deliver structured, explicit and evidence-based instruction.

- Identify and address gaps in students' foundational knowledge.

- Regularly check for understanding and respond to misconceptions.

- Use assessment and student data to inform teaching and track progress.

- Build student accuracy, fluency, confidence and independence.

- Maintain high expectations for learning, behaviour and engagement.

- Create a structured, supportive and inclusive classroom environment.

- Collaborate with colleagues, school leadership and families to support student success.

- Engage in professional learning, coaching and continuous improvement of teaching practice.

WHAT WE OFFER

We invest in our teachers because excellent teaching is central to improving student outcomes.

- Employment package of up to $137,415.85

- Above-award wages

- 13 weeks of school holidays

- Ongoing professional development in Science of Learning, Direct Instruction and Explicit Instruction

- Professional support and opportunities to continually strengthen your teaching practice

- A collaborative and high-performing school team

- The opportunity to work with smaller cohorts of students who genuinely benefit from highly skilled teaching





- The opportunity to see and measure the impact of your teaching on student growth

- Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) Salary sacrifice packaging

- Opportunities to grow professionally within an expanding national school network

WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for teachers who are ambitious for growth and believe that every student can achieve more.

You will have:

- Current Teacher Registration Board (TRB) registration

- Current Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance

- A strong commitment to child safety and student wellbeing

- An understanding of, or genuine interest in, the Science of Learning

- Upper primary and/or lower secondary teaching experience

- Experience with Direct Instruction and/or Explicit Instruction (desirable, but not essential)

- A willingness to engage in professional learning and evidence-based teaching practices

- High expectations for yourself and your students

- A passion for helping students who may not have previously experienced success at school

- A collaborative mindset and commitment to contributing to a strong school culture

You don't need to arrive knowing the MSA way of teaching, we'll support you to learn it. What matters is that you believe in high expectations, evidence-based practice and the potential of every student.

READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

If you’re passionate about great teaching, believe every student has the potential to succeed, and want to make a genuine and measurable difference in the lives of young people, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Mastery Schools Australia and be part of a team committed to high expectations, evidence-based teaching and better outcomes for every student.

Please send your resume and cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role to: ••••@msa.tas.edu.au

📌 2027 - Teacher Positions Available (Launceston)
🏢 Mastery Schools Australia
📍 Launceston