Assistant Principal - Newstead College - 966590 - ADv 4/11/2026
Department for Education, Children and Young People
Schools and Early Years
Schools (Northern Region)
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 15 November, 2026 11:55 PM
Sunday 15 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award - Assistant Principal
$143,334 per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, part time
Region:
North
To assist the Principal in the general educational leadership, management and administration of a school or college.
The Team
We are a vibrant senior secondary college located in inner-east Launceston, Tasmania, a 10-minute walk from the city centre. Our friendly size provides a personalised learning experience where students in Years 11 and 12 can achieve excellence, embrace opportunities and realise their version of success.
About the Role
To assist the Principal in the general educational leadership, management and administration of a school or college.
We are offering
- Start date 25 January 2027 to 10 December 2027
- Part-time. 14 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
Name: Lee Barker
Title: Principal - Newstead College
Phone: 03 6332 3232
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 strong values based culture.
Department for Education, Children and Young People
Award:
Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award - Assistant Principal
$143,334 per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, part-time
Region:
North
To assist the Principal in the general educational leadership, management and administration of a school or college.
Department for Education, Children and Young People
Award:
Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award - Assistant Principal
$143,334 per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, part-time
Region:
North
To assist the Principal in the general educational leadership, management and administration of a school or college.
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