Head of Secondary (re-advertised)

“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.

HEAD OF SECONDARY (re-advertised)
Ulverstone Campus
1.0FTE
Negotiable start date:  Term 2, 2026 or earlier by agreement
Relocation Assistance*

 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:

• Leading the Secondary school staff and supporting them
• Leading the 7-12 Year Level Leaders
• Build the Christian culture of the Secondary school
• Support and encourage student led initiatives and student engagement
• Collaborating and positively contributing to the teaching and learning culture of the School.
• Fostering and maintaining the wellbeing of students in a Christian education environment.
• Strengthening home/school partnerships where parents’ support is valued and encouraged in the belief that there will be improved learning opportunities and quality outcome s for students.
• Outstanding classroom practice and comprehensive experience using Information Technology within a teaching and learning program.

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 [email protected] 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:  COB Tuesday 20 January 2026