Head of Secondary (re-advertised)

Leighland Christian School; Ulverstone; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-centered independent school in Tasmania is seeking a Head of Secondary for a 2026 start. The successful candidate will deliver integrated biblical perspectives, foster student wellbeing, and strengthen home-school partnerships. A commitment to Christian faith and current Tasmanian Teacher's Registration are essential. Generous remuneration and relocation assistance available.

Benefits

Generous remuneration

Professional development opportunities

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Proven commitment to Christian faith with regular church involvement.
• Good understanding of the mission of the School.
• Ability to interact effectively with school community members.

Responsibilities

• Deliver biblical integrated teaching across subjects.
• Collaborate to enhance teaching and learning culture.
• Implement a hands-on curriculum based on the Australian Curriculum.

Skills

Teaching biblical perspectives

Interpersonal and communication skills

Understanding of PBL pedagogy

Experience with Information Technology in education

Commitment to equal opportunity in education

Education

Current Tasmanian Teacher’s Registration

Recent written reference from a pastor/minister

Job description

HEAD OF SECONDARY (re-advertised) Ulverstone Campus 1.0FTE 2026 start Relocation Assistance*

Leighland Christian School is a thriving, community-centred non-denominational, independent Christian School of approximately 680+ 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 2026.

"A hope filled Christian community pioneering personalised real-world education"

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 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 [phone] or email [e-mail] 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 Tuesday 9 December 2025