HPE Teacher: Grades 4-10

Leighland Christian School; Ulverstone; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-centered independent school in Tasmania is seeking a part-time HPE Teacher for Grades 4-10, starting in 2026. The successful candidate will deliver biblical perspectives in teaching and foster student wellbeing in a supportive environment. Key qualifications include a commitment to Christian faith and a current Tasmanian Teacher’s Registration. Applications are open until December 10, 2025.

Benefits

Professional Development

Generous remuneration

Wellbeing Support

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Proven commitment to Christian faith, with regular church involvement.
• Ability to interact effectively within the school community.
• Current Working with Vulnerable People card.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching of biblical perspectives across subjects.
• Collaborate positively to enhance the teaching culture.
• Implement a hands-on curriculum based on the Australian Curriculum.

Skills

Commitment to Christian faith

Communication skills

Understanding of PBL pedagogy

Classroom practice

Use of Information Technology

Education

Current Tasmanian Teacher’s Registration

Job description

“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 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.

HPE TEACHER: PART TIME Grades 4-10 Ulverstone Campus 2026 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 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 Wednesday 10 December 2025