Posted: 20/08/2026
Closing Date: 06/09/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: The Hutchins School, Sandy Bay
Job Category: Teacher (generic)
About The Hutchins School
The Hutchins School, established in 1846, is a leading Anglican Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 day and boarding school in Hobart, Tasmania. Guided by our values of humility, kindness, courage and respect, we foster a supportive and inclusive community where students and staff are encouraged to learn, grow and contribute with purpose.
Teacher Science and Mathematics
Full-time | Permanent | Starting in Term 1, 2027
About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Science and Mathematics teacher for a full-time, permanent position commencing at the start of Term 1, 2027. The successful applicant will join our Middle and Senior School team, teaching Years 6–12, and will play a key role in supporting the academic progress and pastoral care of students. The ability to teach TASC subjects is desirable but not essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching and learning programs in Mathematics and Science, aligned with relevant curriculum documentation (ACARA, TASC,SRB).
- Plan, implement and evaluate lessons that support diverse learning needs through differentiated and inquiry-based approaches.
- Utilise formative assessment techniques and reflective practices to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Foster a classroom environment that promotes curiosity, creativity, critical thinking and positive relationships.
- Participate in curriculum planning, assessment design, moderation and reporting.
- Provide effective pastoral care, building positive relationships and supporting students’ holistic development.
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance teaching practice and contribute to the school’s culture of professional growth, innovation and continuous improvement.
- Participate in the School’s co-curricular and community programs, including carnivals, concerts, gatherings and team sports.
Essential Criteria
- University trained in Science and/or Mathematics and/or STEM with appropriate teaching qualifications.
- Registered or eligible for registration to teach in the State of Tasmania.
- Proven experience teaching Mathematics and/or Science at the secondary level.
- Demonstrated ability to create inclusive, engaging and effective learning experiences.
- Strong understanding of contemporary pedagogy, educational technologies and assessment practices.
- Commitment to the pastoral care and wellbeing of students.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a professional learning community.
- Understanding of and appreciation for the benefits of single gender education.
Applications
To apply, please submit your curriculum vitae and covering letter addressing the selection criteria questions below in no more than two pages.
Selection criteria
- How do you ensure that your program is effectively differentiated to meet the needs and engage all students across a wide range of abilities?
- What high impact teaching strategies do you use to engage learners and ensure continuous growth?
For a confidential conversation please contact [email protected]
To view the position description for this role, please click here or copy and paste this link https://hutchins.elmotalent.com.au/uploads/hutchins/files/Teacher%20Position%20Description(1).pdf.
Applications for this role must be submitted by 5.00pm Sunday 6 September 2026.
Additional information
The Hutchins School is committed to upholding the Child and Youth Safe Standards and the Universal Principle for Aboriginal Cultural Safety. The protection of children and young people who attend our programs and services is our highest priority.
We require all applicants who are to work with children and young people to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment, a process that includes – but is not limited to:
- a Registration for Working with Vulnerable People (RWVP) check; and
- a national criminal history record check.
All staff at the School are required to hold a current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People for the duration of their employment with the School.
Teachers must also be registered with the Teachers Registration Board of Tasmania and uphold their Code of Professional Ethics and Professional Teaching Standards.
The Hutchins School humbly and respectfully acknowledge the Muwinina people of the South East Nation as the original custodians of the unceded kreewer lands on which Hutchins stands. As a school, we commit to walking together with Tasmanian Aboriginal people to pursue healing through Voice, Treaty and Truth-Telling.
