2027 SECONDARY TEACHER English/Humanities - Learning Area Leader English

“A hope filled Christian community pioneering personalised real-world education”

Leighland Christian School is a thriving, community-centred non-denominational, independent Christian School of approximately 660+ students, with a K-6 Campus at Burnie and a K-12 Campus at Ulverstone.

The Executive Principal invites Expressions of Interest from motivated Christian educators to join our team in 2027.

SECONDARY TEACHER
English/Humanities - Learning Area Leader English
Ulverstone Campus
1.0FTE, ongoing contract
2027 start

Why Join us?

• Christ-Centred Environment
• Safe, Respectful and Supportive Workplace
• Professional Development and Career Pathways
• Generous remuneration, flexible workspace
• Wellbeing Support, Employee Assistance Program
• Innovative and fun Team Culture
• Relocation Assistance*

The successful applicant/s will be responsible for:

• Delivering teaching of biblical perspectives integrated in each subject area.
• An understanding or willingness to learn PBL pedagogy.
• Collaborating and positively contributing to the teaching and learning culture of the School.
• Strengthening home/school partnerships where parents' support is valued and encouraged in the belief that there will be improved learning opportunities and quality outcomes for students.
• Implementing a hands-on curriculum based on the Australian Curriculum that invites students’ exploration and reflects a commitment to personalised learning.
• Outstanding classroom practice and comprehensive experience using Information Technology within a teaching and learning program.
• Fostering and maintaining the wellbeing of students in a Christian education environment.
• The Learning Area Leader role is responsible, with the support of the Director of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum, for implementing the Leighland Christian School learning framework in their faculties and leading the teaching team for their Learning Area.

The successful applicant/s will have:

• Proven commitment to Christian faith including active/regular involvement in a church.
• A good understanding of and commitment to the mission and philosophy of the School.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a range of school community members.
• A commitment to the provision of equal opportunity in education for all students.
• Current Tasmanian Teacher’s Registration (or the ability to obtain one).
• A current Working with Vulnerable People card.
• A recent written reference from a pastor/minister.

TO APPLY:

Please submit your application online via the following link, to the Positions Vacant section of the School website:

https://www.leighland.tas.edu.au/staff-employment

Please address the above criteria in your application and refer to the Base Teacher Statement for further information.

A copy of the Base Teacher Statement, Educational Creed, and the Statement of Faith are also available from this link.

Leighland Christian School is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the School's Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct.

Please contact Ashleigh Hamilton, Human Resources Administrator, on (03) 6425 0999 or email humanresources@leighland.tas.edu.au if you have any questions.

We will be assessing applications as they are submitted, therefore if you are shortlisted you may be called for an interview before the closing date on the advertisement.

Relocation assistance subject to conditions and is available by negotiation with Executive Principal.

Closing date for applications: 3.00pm Wednesday 23 September 2026