A career at The Friends’ School offers the opportunity to learn, teach and grow in a supportive and engaging environment. The Quaker Testimonies of Integrity, Simplicity, Equality and Peace are a part of the everyday workings of the School which guide our staff in supporting each other and our students in their educational and life journey.
The use of silence before and after meetings and in Meetings for Worship allows us all to be present in the moment and clear our thoughts to be open to the task at hand. For further reading on Quakerism visit Quakers Australia. Further information on Quakerism in the School can be found here.
A position booklet is provided for each position, which outlines relevant information about the position as well as selection criteria.
Interested persons are invited to review the School’s Staff Equal Opportunity Recruitment Policy.
An Application for Employment should be downloaded to accompany each application.
See more under Expectations of Teachers.
Enquiries may be directed to
Michele Wilson
Human Resources & Professional Learning Officer
by email at employment@friends.tas.edu.au
or telephone (03) 6238 2324
Developing proficiency in English/Humanities, enables students to become confident communicators, critical and imaginative thinkers, and lifelong learners. Students learn about language, history, art and literature through working with a wide range of print, oral, visual, media, multimedia and digital texts. We are seeking to appoint a qualified, enthusiastic and motivated English/Humanities Teacher to lead our students along the journey of seeking knowledge and understanding.
Applications must include:
and should be received by 9.00am, Monday 29 November 2021. Please address your application to Nelson File – Principal, and email to employment@friends.tas.edu.au
We are seeking to appoint caring, creative and suitably experienced educators to work in our Outside School Hours Care Program. We have fixed term, part-time contracts available for 2022.
Knowledge of the My Time, Our Place framework and EYLF and NQS is desirable.
Please specify in your application if you wish to be considered for full-time and/or part-time employment, along with your availability.
Applications must include:
and should be received by 9.00am, Monday 29 November 2021. Please address your application to Nelson File – Principal, and email to employment@friends.tas.edu.au.
We are seeking to appoint caring, creative and suitably experienced people to work with our Primary students and teachers. Working closely with Classroom Teachers and other Learning Assistants, you will provide teaching and learning support to our students and prepare the classroom and relevant materials for activities as required.
Applications must include:
and should be received by 9.00am, Monday 29 November 2021. Please address your application to Nelson File – Principal, and email to employment@friends.tas.edu.au.
We are seeking to appoint caring, creative and suitably experienced people to work with our Primary students and teachers. Working closely with Classroom Teachers and other Learning Assistants, you will provide teaching and learning support to our students and prepare the classroom and relevant materials for activities as required.
Applications must include:
and should be received by 9.00am, Monday 29 November 2021. Please address your application to Nelson File – Principal, and email to employment@friends.tas.edu.au.
Developing creative solutions to using technologies to communicate a message or story and solve problems using Digital Technologies enables students to become critical, creative and imaginative thinkers; clear communicators; and lifelong learners. Students learn about the power of Digital Technologies & Art thinking through collaborative and individual projects that utilise a strong appreciation for the integrating technology, design and creativity through personalised investigations and real world contexts whilst being inspired to explore the many existing and emerging possibilities of technology.
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic, energetic and qualified Digital Technologies & Art Teacher on a fixed-term contract for Semester 2 in 2022 to work in collaboration with our dedicated and creative Technology & Art teams. The role is varied and requires the capacity to utilise technology to deliver courses on Multimedia, Computer Graphics and Digital Technologies, as well as Art. We will also consider applicants who may be able to offer one or more of these areas on a part time basis. The role will commence on 25 July 2022 and conclude on 14 December 2022.
All applications will be reviewed on receipt and the school may appoint prior to the closing date should a suitable applicant be found.
Applications must include:
and should be received by 9.00am, Monday 6 December 2021. Please address your application to Nelson File – Principal, and email to employment@friends.tas.edu.au.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and caring Primary trained teacher (Years 3-6) for a fixed-term position. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, inclusive teacher and willing to participate actively in the full life of the School. Knowledge or experience of inquiry pedagogy is desirable.
Applications must include:
and should be received by 9.00am, Monday 6 December 2021. Please address your application to Nelson File – Principal, and email to employment@friends.tas.edu.au.
We are seeking a suitably qualified Accounts Officer to support and administer the School’s Financial Services functions, in accordance with School policies and procedures. You will be required to assist with the processing, reconciliation and payment of supplier invoices and staff reimbursements; preparation of banking and floats; document management; obtaining authorisations; administration of petty cash; and the maintenance of databases and registers.
Applications must include:
and should be received by 9.00am, Monday 13 December 2021. Please address your application to Nelson File – Principal, and email to employment@friends.tas.edu.au.
The Friends’ School is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all our students and staff. We are proud of our strong culture around safety and we proactively follow a continuous improvement program to take Work Health & Safety outcomes beyond compliance.
The School is also in the process of seeking accreditation as a Child Safe Institution and is a registered organisation under the National Redress Scheme.
Applicants for all positions at The Friends’ School will be asked to provide a current Working with Vulnerable People registration as well as an up to date National Police Check.
The School is committed to offering Professional Learning to staff across all areas of the School and through many different career paths. Our generous professional learning program is designed to support the personal and professional growth of our staff, the strategic aims of the School and to positively impact our students’ outcomes.
The School Professional learning program is varied and includes both internal and external (to attend or facilitate), the Teacher Immersion in Quaker School Program and the Innovation in Teaching and/or Leadership Grants. Staff also have access to professional learning presented by leaders in their field, both locally and globally and in consultation with their supervisor will proactively map their career path for the future.
The Friends’ School is committed to the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of our staff.
We have developed a Staff Wellbeing Program which runs throughout the year. This program is designed to give all staff access to information and activities relating to their physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. The program brings staff together from all over our school, fostering engagement in our community.
Eligible staff have the opportunity to access no-cost membership at Friends Health & Fitness, which provides access to the pool and gym facilities. A morning community Yoga class is also hosted once a week for staff and students. Members of The Friends’ School community are also welcome to attend a short Meeting for Worship held each Thursday morning during term time.
An Employee Assistance Program is supported by the School giving staff access to free confidential counselling and has developed a return to work program and health care plans for non-work related injuries.
The School offers a range of programs to encourage balance in our staff’s working life including Renewal Leave and Paid Parental Leave, which includes paid partner leave and in addition to the federally funded paid parental leave scheme. Long Services Leave is also available after 10 years of continuous service.
Corporate Health Fund memberships (currently with BUPA and St Luke’s) and free onsite flu vaccinations are also organised and provided to staff.
Staff at The Friends’ School have an opportunity to become involved in community projects both within the School and externally through School supported committees and projects. Staff are welcome to participate in a range of committees and groups such as the Staff and Student Environment Committee, the Wellbeing Committee and the Professional Learning Reference Group. Externally the school is involved with community projects such as Loui’s Van and Relay for Life.
