Discover Romaine Park Primary School – Where Every Child Thrives

At Romaine Park Primary School, we pride ourselves on being more than just a place of learning, we are a vibrant, inclusive community where every student is supported to reach their full potential. Nestled in a stunning coastal setting with access to beaches and world heritage areas, our school offers a unique environment that inspires curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning.

What sets us apart?

• Modern Facilities that support innovative teaching and learning.
• A diverse and inclusive culture, with initiatives tailored to meet individual student needs.
• A strong commitment to trauma-informed and restorative practices, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all.
• Explicit literacy instruction aligned with DECYP priorities, empowering students with strong foundational skills.
• A school lunch program that supports student wellbeing and readiness to learn.
• Deep alignment with DECYP values, fostering respect, growth, and community.

We are most proud of our dedicated staff, our strong community partnerships, and our unwavering focus on student wellbeing and achievement. At Romaine Park, every child is known, valued, and supported.

Join us in shaping the future — one student at a time.

This is a Department built entirely for children and young people and their communities.  Our ultimate 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.

About the Role

To implement and manage appropriate learning programs for students and to assess individual student progress.

• Support with relocation expenses is available for eligible candidates.

Period of Appointment

Ongoing - ASAP start date (multiple fixed term vacancies are also available)

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.

Hours per fortnight

70 hours per fortnight

Essential Requirements

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)
• Qualifications as established by the Tasmanian Industrial Commission in the Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award, 2005
• Current certificate of registration; or provisional registration; or limited authority to teach granted by the Teachers Registration Board (Tasmania) in accordance with the provisions of the Teachers Registration Act 2000. Please note that a person with a limited authority to teach can only be employed on a fixed-term basis
• Under the Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award;
  • Classification and progression is based upon training, qualifications, and satisfactory performance.
  • Progression to Band 1 Level 13 requires an employee to have been at Band 1 Level 12 for 12 months or more and have full teacher registration as certified by the Teachers Registration Board (Tasmania).

Desirable Requirements

• Four years or more training as defined in the Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award 2005

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here:

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

Information for Applicants (PDF)

How to apply

Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.

You will be prompted to upload a 1-2 page short application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties and a resume.  

Applicants should forward/include:

• a 1–2-page short form application addressing the selection criteria;
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.

All applicants are required to supply a valid email address with their application for the purposes of email communication.

The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment) is the responsibility of the individual.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be made via the Apply Now button and submitted online by 11.30pm 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. 

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

Name: Toby Lutwyche
Title: Principal – Romaine Park Primary School
Phone: 03 6430 2950
Email: toby.lutwyche@decyp.tas.gov.au

It is strongly advised to contact the school directly for further details regarding the available positions.