Applications for this EoI are restricted to employees within this Agency in accordance with Managing Positions in the State Service 2016 and Employment in the State Service - Employment Direction No. 1.

The Team

Located in the heart of Burnie, Burnie Primary School is an inclusive and vibrant learning community supporting children from Birth to Grade 6. The school is committed to delivering high-quality education in a supportive and caring environment where every student is valued, challenged and encouraged to thrive. With a strong focus on personalised learning, student voice, and meaningful partnerships with families, Burnie Primary fosters a culture where learning is celebrated and every child is empowered to achieve their potential.

As an Instructional Specialist, you will play a key leadership role in enhancing teaching excellence and student learning outcomes across the school. Working alongside a dedicated and collaborative staff team, you will support evidence-based practice, instructional improvement and professional learning, while helping to build teacher capability and confidence. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a school committed to continuous improvement, innovation and ensuring every learner experiences success in a connected and supportive educational environment.

About the Role

The primary focus of this role is to support the implementation and embedding of the minimum schooling guarantee for reading and, where there is capacity, to include attention on strengthening numeracy practices. The role will do this through enabling school leadership staff and teaching teams to implement evidence-based, consistent and aligned strategies for the teaching of literacy and numeracy, to improve the learning outcomes for all students within the classroom.
The role will support the implementation of the essential elements of the multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) framework.



This will include a focus on quality Tier 1 instruction, and processes and practices for Tiers 2 and 3.

We are offering

- Fixed-term, commencing 1 February 2027 until 16 April 2027
- Part-time, 28 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 (Registration Status – Employment)

- A registered teacher with full registration within the meaning of the Teachers Registration Act 2000.

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 [email protected].

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Donna Jaffray
Title: Principal - Ridgley Primary School
Phone: (03) 6435 7291
Email: [email protected]

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 robust values based culture.

📌 Instructional Specialist - Ridgley Primary School - 972997 (Tasmania)
🏢 Department of Education Tasmania
📍 Tasmania