A career at The Friends’ School offers the opportunity to learn, teach and grow in a supportive and engaging environment. The School’s Purpose & Concerns and 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 education 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.
Interested persons are invited to review the School’s Staff Equal Opportunity Recruitment Policy.
An Employment Application Form should be downloaded to accompany each application.
See more under Expectations of Teachers.
Direct Enquiries to
Michele Wilson
Human Resources & Professional Learning Officer
by email at employment@friends.tas.edu.au
or telephone (03) 6238 2324
We have a unique and extremely rewarding opportunity for an Outdoor Education teacher to coordinate our program, one of the leading Outdoor Education programs in the State.
Outdoor Education uses physical and educational challenges in natural environments to aid each student’s growth. Emphasis is placed on developing students’ social skills and building their outdoor and environmental skills and knowledge.
The Coordinator of Outdoor Education is responsible for managing all aspects of the Outdoor Education Curriculum (P to 12) at the School with the program extending to include IB, VET, TCE and National Curriculum Learning Areas. Working closely with the Heads of School, Director of Teaching & Learning and the Outdoor Education team, this role ensures that the focus of the program is on the social, emotional, physical, mental and spiritual dimensions of human development.
The successful applicant will bring the following experience and attributes to the role:
This is a permanent full-time role that includes a teaching load therefore is open to those applicants with a teaching qualification. The role will commence on 1 January 2025.
Further details are provided in this position description, and this one.
Applications must include:
and should be received by 9.00am, Monday 2 September 2024. Please address your application to Esther Hill – Principal, and email to employment@friends.tas.edu.au.
We are seeking a dedicated teacher who is passionate about supporting and engaging students to achieve the best learning outcomes possible. This Access & Inclusion teaching role will collaboratively work with classroom teachers and learning assistants in the Middle School to support diverse learning needs through mentoring and coaching.
The successful applicant will have proven experience and/or knowledge in the following areas:
• Demonstrate a range of pedagogical practices that enhance the learning experiences of diverse learners.
• Proven ability in developing and delivering engaging and empowering learning programs which are inclusive and responsive to student needs.
• Show evidence of relevant tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experiences related to Diverse Access & Inclusion, and be a fully qualified teacher, registered to teach or eligible to be registered to teach, within the State of Tasmania.
• Proven ability in developing and delivering engaging and empowering learning programs which are inclusive and responsive to student needs.
This role is a fixed-term, full-time role for one year, whilst a staff member is on extended leave, commencing on 1 January 2025.
Further details can be found in this position description.
Applications must include:
• A covering letter outlining your suitability for, and interest in the role
• A document addressing the above selection criteria
• Your resume
and should be received by 9.00 am, Monday 2 September 2024. Please address your application to Esther Hill – Principal, and email to employment@friends.tas.edu.au.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and caring Teacher of Japanese to join our Primary team from 2025.
This role implements the Primary Years Program of the IB, inclusive of the Australia Curriculum in teaching Japanese across the School from Kindergarten to Year 6.
The successful candidate will value diversity and equality and will want to actively participate in the full life of the School. Both early-career and experienced teachers are encouraged to apply and whilst knowledge or experience of inquiry pedagogy is desirable it is not essential. The School works to support and develop both students and staff to be life-long learners.
They will bring the following experience and/or attributes to the role:
• Have a thorough knowledge of the Australian Languages Curriculum. Knowledge or experience of inquiry pedagogy and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program is desirable but not essential.
• Have the ability required to develop and deliver effective teaching and learning programs which are accessible to and engage all students.
• Be willing to actively support additional commitments that promote Languages in the School.
• Have the skills and disposition required to take responsibility for the effective pastoral care of students.
• Have the ability required to develop and deliver effective teaching and learning programs which are accessible to and engage all students.
This is permanent, full-time role and will commence in January 2025.
Further details are provided in this position description.
Applications must include:
• An employment application form
• An introductory letter and
• Your resume
and should be received by 9.00am, Monday 2 September 2024. Please address your application to Esther Hill – Principal, and email to employment@friends.tas.edu.au.
We are seeking to appoint a conscientious, hard working team player to join our Facilities & Maintenance team at The Friends’ School.
The team works across two campuses, supporting each other to run the day to day maintenance of the School. This is the ideal role for someone who is looking for variety in their job, enjoys mixing with people and has a strong focus on customer service. This is an extremely rewarding role in a team that is an integral part of the School.
The Bus Driver/Facilities Officer will bring the following experience and attributes to the role:
• Tasmanian Light Rigid (LR) motor vehicle licence or greater. Current Public Passenger Vehicle licence (including Passenger Transport Ancillary Certificate). Extensive experience (ideally in excess of five years) driving buses in a passenger transport service.
• Knowledge and experience in maintenance tasks, including ability to use basic hand tools, preferably as a Facilities Officer.
• Highly motivated, well-organised and flexible in approach to work, with good interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to schedule work and meet work requirements of facilities in a high-profile working environment.
This role is currently vacant with the start date being as soon as possible for the successful candidate.
Further details are provided in this position description.
Applications must include:
• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role
• Your resume
and should be received by 9.00am, Monday 2 September 2024. Please address your application to Esther Hill – Principal, and email to employment@friends.tas.edu.au.
If you are passionate about teaching, supporting and collaborating with colleagues, coaching and increasing the learning outcomes for students then please read on. The role of English, Humanities and Literacy Teacher in Middle School – Years 7-8, is a relatively new role within the School and is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and engaged teacher to be a part of creating a connected and agile learning hub, based in the Middle School Library.
The successful applicant will have proven experience and/or knowledge in the following areas:
This permanent, full-time role commences on 1 January 2025.
Further details are provided in this position description.
Applications must include:
and should be received by 9.00 am, Monday 16 September 2024. Please address your application to Esther Hill – Principal, and email to employment@friends.tas.edu.au.
We are seeking to appoint a qualified, passionate and motivated Science Teacher to lead our Senior School students in their development of scientific literacy and the application of these skills in real world scenarios.
Developing scientific literacy enables students to become confident problem solvers, critical and imaginative thinkers, clear communicators and lifelong learners. Students learn about the power of scientific thinking through investigations and real world contexts whilst being inspired to explore the greater world of science.
The successful applicant will bring the following experience and attributes to the role:
This is a permanent full-time role commencing on 1 January 2025.
Further details can be found in this position description.
Applications must include:
and should be received by 4.00pm, Monday 16 September 2024. Please address your application to Esther Hill – Principal, and email to employment@friends.tas.edu.au
Do you want to lead a dynamic team of committed staff in a supportive and fun environment? Do you have a passion for quality customer experiences, continuous improvement in service delivery and experience in running a successful business?
Friends Health & Fitness is looking for a leader with demonstrated experience in running a successful business including developing and implementing strategic and operational business plans and engaging stakeholders.
The successful candidate will have mentored and supported teams to achieve business goals as well as having experience in financial management and the ability to maintain an overview of day to day operations of the business.
You will have a passion for collaborating with colleagues, maintaining our current customer base and provide dynamic, proactive and innovative ideas to strengthen and build the business.
If leading people to deliver top quality services excites you, then this is the role for you. A strong business acumen and a commitment to developing others are critical to this role.
Further details can be found in this position description.
Applications must include:
and should be received by 9.00 am on Monday 16 September 2024. Please address your application to Esther Hill – Principal, and email to employment@friends.tas.edu.au
Friends Health & Fitness
Friends Health & Fitness is a fully serviced fitness centre offering gym, pool, personal training and group fitness classes, as well as steam room and spa facilities. The Centre is open seven days a week to the public as well as students, staff and families of The Friends’ School.
We are seeking to appoint caring and highly motivated people to work with our early learning children.
Our Centre provides early learning programs for children from 12 weeks through to a Kindergarten program for three-to-four-year-olds, as well as an Outside School Hours Care Program.
Applicants must possess a minimum of a Certificate III in Children’s Services. Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework for Australia and National Quality Standard is central to this role.
Our Early Childhood program embraces the IB PYP, the EYLF and the Reggio Emilia Approach. Knowledge of these would be desirable but is not essential.
A comprehensive position description is provided here.
Applications must include:
and should be addressed to Esther Hill – Principal and emailed 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 a co-educational Quaker school based on fundamental values such as the intrinsic worth of each person, the recognition of “that of God” in everyone, the desirability of simplicity and the need to establish peace and justice.
Gender equality has been central to Quakerism since its founding. As such the School strives to ensure that equality, including gender equality, is a fundamental experience for staff and students alike.
Read The Friends’ School’s Gender Pay Gap Employer Statement here.
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.
