Assistant Principal - North West Support School - 989236

North West Support School, operating in Burnie and Devonport, offers comprehensive individual learning for students at all stages of learning. We are absolutely committed to the provision of high quality educational experiences for students in a safe, caring and respectful environment. NWSS is a nurturing and supportive environment whereby students are valued and supported to participate fully in the classroom and specialist activities from kindergarten through to TASC run year 11 & 12.

To assist the Principal in the general educational leadership, management and administration of a school or college.

9 November 2026 to 21 December 2026

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.

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.

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].

Name: Sarah Jane Murphy Title: Principal - North West Support School Phone: 03 6430 4270 Email: [email protected]

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.