Teacher of English

Fixed-term – 2025

At The Friends’ School we believe that developing proficiency in English empowers students to become confident communicators, critical thinkers and lifelong learners. Our curriculum encompasses a diverse range of print, spoken, visual, media, multimedia, and digital texts, fostering an enriching learning environment.

We are seeking an innovative and creative English teacher to guide our Senior Secondary students on their journey of knowledge and understanding. The ideal candidate will be passionate about English and skilled in inspiring students to engage with language and literature.

Experience teaching Senior Secondary students is preferred, but we welcome applications from enthusiastic educators passionate about teaching with the ability to develop engaging lesson plans that cater for diverse learning styles, including LAT and early career teachers.

This is a fixed-term contract for one year, commencing on 1 January 2025, with an approximate teaching load of between 60% – 80%. The exact hours are to be confirmed.

Details of the role can be found here.

Applications must include:

An introductory letter outlining your interest in, and suitability for the role

Your resume

An employment application form

and should be received by 4.00pm, Monday 28 October 2024. Please address your application to Esther Hill – Principal, and email to employment@friends.tas.edu.au

The Friends’ School, Hobart is a leading Independent School in Tasmania, teaching students from Early Learning to Year 12 across the PYP, IBDP, TCE and Australian Curriculum, under the auspices of The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). We provide quality and inclusive education and value integrity, community, equality, peace and justice.