Lead - Early Career Teacher Development - Workforce Strategy - 977201

The Team

As part of the portfolio for services, People and Culture, People Capability and Development are committed to being a responsive, adaptive and values-based team that identifies, designs, brokers, and delivers development initiatives to build capabilities for a skilled and future ready workforce.

About the Role

The role will provide leadership, direction and high-level guidance on initiatives relating to building the capability of the Department’s early career teacher (ECT) workforce. The occupant will lead the development and review of initiatives to support the professional development of ECTs in the teaching profession by leading the design and delivery of value-added resources, professional learning, mentoring and coaching training, and developing learning communities and peer networks.

We are offering

• Ongoing, start ASAP 
• Full-time
• 73.5 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

Essential

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

Desirable

• A current Driver’s Licence.
• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience in leading the professional development of early career teachers.
• Previous experience working as a teacher, or the ability to demonstrate an understanding of the challenges faced by early career teachers.

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.

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.

More information

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 recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au. 

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