Teacher (Virtual Learning - Big Picture Learning) - Tasmanian eSchool

Teaching opportunity – Virtual Learning Tasmania
Take the next step in your career—focus on teaching and learning while promoting opportunity and equity for students across Tasmania.
Virtual Learning Tasmania is an online delivery service based at Tasmanian eSchool (Launceston and Hobart campuses), which delivers senior secondary courses to students across Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) schools statewide. With a strong collegial culture, a commitment to evidence-based practice, and ongoing professional development, our teaching team consistently reports some of the highest staff satisfaction levels in Tasmania.

We're seeking passionate and curious educators who are committed to delivering high-quality teaching in online classrooms.

Please note that this advertisement is for a full-time Big Picture Advisor.

What Does a Big Picture Advisor Do?

• Develop and maintain Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) for each student, co-created with families, mentors, and the student themselves.
• Facilitate authentic project-based and inquiry learning, both online and in the wider community.
• Build strong relationships with students both online and in person and supporting their growth as confident, independent learners.
• Guide students through Learning Through Internship (LTI) experiences, helping them connect with mentors and explore their passions in real-world contexts and online.
• Create a safe, trusting, and collaborative learning environment online that encourages risk-taking, reflection, and personal growth.

Why Virtual Learning Tasmania at Tasmanian eSchool?

• Flexible Locations: Work from either our Launceston or Hobart campuses, depending on your location.
• Professional Development: Participate in targeted, on-site learning to enhance your online teaching, student support strategies, and pedagogical skills.
• Meaningful Impact: Use your subject expertise to teach students from metropolitan, regional, and remote areas—widen your reach without leaving your desk.

Fitness Passport provides DECYP employees with discounted access to 50+ facilities across the state, helping you and your family meet your fitness goals

Wellbeing Connect is DECYP's pathway to free confidential counselling services. Wellbeing Connect isn't just for when things get tough. It's designed to support your wellbeing every day – helping you to stay on track, build healthy habits, and access expert advice across a range of areas important for your overall wellbeing

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.
Vacancy Details

• Fixed term, full time from 2 February 2026 to 18 December 2026
• 70 hours per fortnight

Essential
We are looking for:

• 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.
• 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 are 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

• We are looking for teachers who:

• Have experience with online learning systems and digital pedagogies.

• Uses trauma-informed practices in their teaching.
• Value collaboration and professional growth.
• Are curious, reflective, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Have completed 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.

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
.
Existing permanent Teachers (including those in the Flexible Teaching Pool) need not apply. Existing DECYP employees are requested to contact the convenor Rowan Richardson to discuss further or email on
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 or email

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

Title: Virtual Learning Leader

Phone:

Email:

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.