The Team

St Marys District School (SMDS) is a rural school, enrolling students from a large catchment area centred around St Marys, including the Fingal Valley and East Coast.  It is a family friendly school that caters for students from Birth through to Grade 12. The school encourages students to set high goals for themselves and to strive for excellence.  It is committed to working with students and their families to achieve the best educational outcomes for all.

About the Role

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

We are offering:

• Ongoing - start date of 2 February 2026
• 70 hours per fortnight
• Eleven (11) weeks recreation leave + accrued sick/carers leave
• 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

• 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.
• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment

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.

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

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

Applications should be submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

For more information

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: Carolyn Watson
Title: Principal - St Marys District School
Phone: 03 6372 3900
Email: carolyn.watson@decyp.tas.gov.au 

Should you have any difficulties applying for this vacancy online, please contact the Recruitment team via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au. 

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.