Head of Sport

"A hope filled Christian community pioneering personalised real-world education"

Leighland Christian School is a thriving, community-centred non-denominational, independent Christian School of approximately 680+ students, with a K-6 Campus at Burnie and a K-12 Campus at Ulverstone.

The Executive Principal invites Expressions of Interest from motivated Christian educators to join our team in 2026.

HEAD OF SPORT K-12 Ulverstone Campus 1.0FTE (includes teaching load of 0.5FTE) 2026 start Relocation Assistance* Why Join us?

Christ-Centred Environment

Safe, Respectful and Supportive Workplace

Professional Development and Career Pathways

Generous remuneration, flexible workspace

Wellbeing Support, Employee Assistance Program

Innovative and fun Team Culture

Relocation Assistance*

The Successful Applicant/s Will Be Responsible For

Leading and Coordinating the NSATIS (Northern Sports Association Tasmanian Independent Schools) program

Co-ordinating the K-12 Sporting Carnivals

Collaborating and positively contributing to the teaching and learning culture of the School.

Strengthening home/school partnerships where parents' support is valued and encouraged in the belief that there will be improved learning opportunities and quality outcomes for students.

Implementing a hands-on curriculum based on the Australian Curriculum that invites students’ exploration and reflects a commitment to personalised learning.

Outstanding classroom practice and comprehensive experience using Information Technology within a teaching and learning program.

Fostering and maintaining the wellbeing of students in a Christian education environment.

The Successful Applicant/s Will Have

Proven commitment to Christian faith including active/regular involvement in a church.

A good understanding of and commitment to the mission and philosophy of the School.

Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a range of school community members.

A commitment to the provision of equal opportunity in education for all students.

Current Tasmanian Teacher’s Registration (or the ability to obtain one).

A current Working with Vulnerable People card.

A recent written reference from a pastor/minister.

Please address the above criteria in your application and refer to the Base Teacher Statement for further information.

A copy of the Base Teacher Statement, Educational Creed, and the Statement of Faith are available below.

Leighland Christian School is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the School's Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct.

Please contact Ashleigh Hamilton, Human Resources Administrator, on (03) 6425 0999 or email humanresources@leighland.tas.edu.au if you have any questions.

We will be assessing applications as they are submitted, therefore if you are shortlisted you may be called for an interview before the closing date on the advertisement.

Relocation assistance subject to conditions and is available by negotiation with Executive Principal.

Closing date for applications: 3.00pm Monday 19 January 2026, however early applications are encouraged.

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