Teacher, BlendED National, Hobart, Tasmania
About us
BlendED National is a new and exciting initiative of Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA), providing flexible, inclusive education for young people across the country who are unable to access traditional schooling.
Delivered online by a multidisciplinary team, BlendED National supports young people through trauma-informed, relationship-based learning that prioritises safety, connection, and individualised support. The program is designed to meet the needs of young people experiencing complex barriers to education, and is grounded in EREA’s commitment to educational equity and radical inclusion.
Our Young People
Young people come from diverse backgrounds and often face a significant and complex range of educational, social, developmental, environmental, psychological, health, legal barriers to learning which require unique interventions. Our approach is grounded in the Operation By Principles framework, which combines education with an understanding of trauma-informed practices.
We recognise that each young person’s journey is unique. Our staff are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and empowering learning environment where young people can develop confidence, reconnect with education, and work towards their goals.
Our Team
BlendED National is opening its first school in Hobart, Tasmania, with a newly formed team which includes a Principal, Deputy Principal, Program Directors, Instructional Leaders, Teachers and Youth Workers.
The Role
We are looking for Teachers to join our team.
You will be employed on an ongoing basis, commencing Term 1, 2026, and will be employed under the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement 2024.
Salary is within the Teacher range of $72,688 to $118,328, depending on experience.
You will need
· Ability to commit to and work within our Operating Principles; Respect, Participation, Safe and Legal and Honesty
· Tertiary Qualifications in Education
· All applicants will require current and valid Teaching registration or be eligible to obtain.
· All applicants must hold a valid Working with Vulnerable People Check, or be eligible to obtain.
· Previous experience relevant to supporting and/or leading an organisations commitment to being a child safe organisation.
· The ability to inspire and engage young people with learning activities.
· Be willing to support young people and our team members to reach their potential.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity.
To Apply
Please visit our website, learn about our work, and review the position information at https://blendednational.edu.au/work-with-us/
Applications must be submitted using the Apply Now on our careers page and include:
• A letter of introduction and a one-page response to the duties and responsibilities listed in the position description and how you would meet them;
• A current curriculum vitae outlining previous experience and skills;
• Two referees (including contact details). Please include a referee from current or most recent place of employment, if this is a school it needs to be the principal.
For further information contact work@blendednational.edu.au
Applications will be assessed as they come through and the vacancy may be filled prior to the closing date of 11.59pm Friday 3 October 2025.
We are a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition and are recognised as a leading organisation for the provision of educational and social inclusion programs for disenfranchised young people.
All applicants will be subject to EREA’s and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with our commitment to child protection policies and procedures. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Please review the Information Collection Notice on our website for details about how we manage your employment application information.
We are a child safe environment, committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and participation of all children and young people under our care. All staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations. All staff abide by the Child Safety Policies available at: www.blendednational.edu.au