Instructional Specialist - Huonville High School - 975833
Department for Education, Children and Young People
Schools and Early Years
Schools (Southern 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 - Advanced Skills Teacher Band 2
$129,640 per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, full-time
Region:
South
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.
The Team
Huonville High School is a co-educational secondary school serving students from Years 7 to 12 in the heart of the Huon Valley, just 42 kilometres south of Hobart. As a valued part of a diverse rural community, the school is committed to fostering student success through its core values of Safety, Responsibility, Growth, and Respect.
The school provides a broad range of academic and vocational pathways, supported by a well-established Trade Training Centre offering programs in areas such as Aquaculture, Construction, Hospitality, Agriculture, Automotive, and Engineering. Strong partnerships with local businesses, industry, and the wider community provide students with authentic learning opportunities and pathways beyond school.
With growing enrolments, modernised learning spaces, upgraded outdoor facilities, and a strong focus on student wellbeing, literacy, and high-quality teaching, Huonville High School offers an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking school community dedicated to achieving excellent outcomes for every student.
We are offering
- Fixed-term appointment, commencing 1 February 2027 until 17 December 2027
- Full-time
- 70hours 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 subsequentfull-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.
We are looking for
- A registered teacher with full registration within the meaning of the Teachers Registration Act 2000.
- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status - Employment
- 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.
Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.
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.
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 ofConnection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibilityrepresent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensurebright lives positive futuresfor 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.
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