Teacher of English

7 days ago

North Hobart, Tasmania, Australia The Friends' School Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Posted: 21/08/2025

Closing Date: 08/09/2025

Job Type: Maximum Term - Full Time

Location: The Friends' School, North Hobart

Job Category: Teaching

Join Our Community at The Friends' School - Hobart

The Friends' School, Hobart, is a leading Independent School in Tasmania offering a globally focused, high-quality education from Early Learning to Year 12. Guided by the Quaker values of Integrity, Simplicity, Equality, and Peace, we foster an inclusive, supportive and welcoming environment where students and staff alike can thrive.

At Friends', we believe in lifelong learning - not just for our students, but for our staff as well. A career with us means becoming part of a dynamic community that values collaboration, personal growth and meaningful contributions. Whether in the classroom or beyond, our team plays a vital role in shaping the future through education, innovation and care.

If you're looking for a workplace that inspires, challenges, and supports you, we invite you to explore the opportunities at The Friends' School. Here, your work matters - not just to our students, but to the wider community and the world.

Why Work at The Friends' School?

At The Friends' School, we value our staff as much as our students. As part of our team, you'll enjoy a supportive and inclusive workplace with a strong focus on wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. We offer:

Wellbeing – Free Employee Assistance Program, annual flu vaccinations and wellbeing initiatives. No cost use of Friends Health & Fitness (conditions apply).

Financial & Leave Benefits – Salaries are exclusive of super. Staff discounts on school fees. Paid parental leave, priority childcare access.

Professional & Community Engagement – Induction programs, social events and opportunities to contribute to outreach programs like Relay for Life, Loui's Van and Red Cross Blood Donation.

More information on our community can be found on our Friends' School website.

Join us and be part of a school that truly values its people.

Job Description

About the Role

We invite applications from an inspiring and dynamic English, Humanities and Literacy teacher to join our Middle School team. We are seeking an educator who is both innovative and creative, with the ability to ignite curiosity and guide students on their journey of knowledge, critical thinking, and self-advocacy.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching English, Humanities, and Literacy within a Middle Years context that values rich, cross-disciplinary learning connections. We are looking for a skilled practitioner who can design engaging, inclusive lessons and foster a genuine love of language, literature, and the humanities.

We welcome applications from enthusiastic educators committed to nurturing diverse learning styles and inspiring students to reach their full potential.

These positions are offered as a fixed-term contract for one year, commencing 1 January 2026, with opportunities available for both full-time and part-time roles.

Key Focus Areas

  • Actively participate in planning, evaluating and developing programs for English, Humanities and Literacy that are in keeping with the Australian Curriculum and programs and syllabus guidelines at The Friends' School.
  • Support the pastoral care and wellbeing of all students, demonstrating ethical and professional standards.
  • Contribute to co-curricular programs, supervisory duties, and School events.
  • Work positively and collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider community.
  • Uphold School policies, expectations, and the Quaker ethos in all teaching and interactions.
  • Participate in professional learning aligned with the School's Improvement Plan and strategic goals.
  • Ensure compliance with child safeguarding and mandatory reporting requirements.

A full outline of responsibilities is provided in the Position Description.

Essential Qualifications

  • Appropriate tertiary qualifications in education and teaching registration in Tasmania (or eligibility to obtain).
  • Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment category) and a recent National Police Check.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit the following:

  • An cover letter outlining your interest in, and suitability for the role, addressing Selection Criterion 2, 3 and 4
  • A updated resume detailing your relevant qualifications and experience.

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