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
Louise Bridge
Personal Assistant to the Principal
by email at employment@friends.tas.edu.au
or telephone (03) 6210 2202
We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, experienced and motivated person to this fixed-term position for the 2021 school year. While this is mainly a Science role, there may be a small Mathematics teaching component, as well as tutor group responsibilities. The teaching load is yet to be finalised but will be between 60% to 100% full-time equivalent.
A comprehensive position description is provided below. It is essential that applicants refer to this additional information prior to applying. Applicants are required to be registered as a teacher within the state of Tasmania.
Applications should include a statement addressing the selection criteria (available on our website), the staff application form, an introductory letter and a CV, and should be received by 9.00am, Monday 26 October 2020 addressed to:
Nelson File – Principal, The Friends’ School
PO Box 42, NORTH HOBART TAS 7002
or emailed to principal@friends.tas.edu.au
We are seeking applications from suitably qualified, experienced, passionate and energetic Music teachers for a position incorporating the following responsibilities, in addition to a small high school teaching load and tutor role, and involvement in co-curricular ensembles:
Head of Vocal and Instrumental Tuition (20% full-time equivalent)
To oversee the School’s one-on-one Vocal and Instrumental Tuition program
Head of Wind and Brass (minimum of 30% full-time equivalent)
To oversee the School’s Wind and Brass program, including a number of the School’s concert bands.
The successful applicant will start Term 1 2021. The actual load is yet to be finalised but it is anticipated that it will be approximately 65% full-time equivalent. Candidates who can fulfil all components of the role will be considered in the first instance.
A comprehensive position description is provided below. It is essential that applicants refer to this additional information prior to applying. Applicants are required to be registered as a teacher within the state of Tasmania.
Applications should include a statement addressing the selection criteria (available on our website), the staff application form, an introductory letter and a CV, and should be received by 9.00am, Thursday 29 October 2020 addressed to:
Nelson File – Principal, The Friends’ School
PO Box 42, NORTH HOBART TAS 7002
or emailed to principal@friends.tas.edu.au
We are seeking to appoint an efficient, friendly and highly motivated person to fill this permanent full-time role. The successful applicant will start as soon as mutually convenient.
The Receptionist provides a range of front of house duties in the main office of The Friends’ School including operating the telephone switchboard, receiving and dispatching mail and deliveries, bus bookings, receiving visitors, and addressing queries from students, parents, staff, alumni and the general public. A high level of computer literacy will be required.
A comprehensive position description is provided below. It is essential that applicants refer to this additional information prior to applying. Applications should include a statement addressing the selection criteria, the staff application form, an introductory letter and a CV, and should be received by 9.00am, Monday 19 October 2020 addressed to:
Nelson File – Principal, The Friends’ School
PO Box 42, NORTH HOBART TAS 7002
or emailed to principal@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.
