Employment

Situated in northern Tasmania, Launceston Church Grammar School is an Anglican co-educational day and boarding school and has been a School of educational excellence for 175 years. Our boarding house is like a home away from home – a safe haven for our Boarders where growth and friendship flourish.

We are looking to appoint casual Boarding House Assistant’s to join our dynamic Boarding House team. This position will collaborate closely with all Boarding House Assistant’s, overseeing and cultivating a nurturing and supportive environment for our students.

You will support our students by providing high-quality pastoral care and contributing to their personal development and wellbeing.

Have you considered a casual opportunity like this before? 

• are you a parent or carer, including those whose children have already left the nest and looking for flexibility with work?
• are you a professional that is looking to earn more? This role could compliment someone that already has a current permanent position elsewhere.
• are you looking for a career change, to work with kids and reduce to casual work, to allow for work life balance?
• are you a travelling couple seeking an epic adventure in Tasmania and to gain experience in a boarding house?
• are you currently studying a Bachelor of Education, Nursing, Social Work or similar, and looking for a role that can work with you and accommodate your studies?
• are you a retired Teacher, Nurse or Social worker that still wants to contribute to a School community?

What we are looking for

• Heart for the wellbeing of young people with an empathetic approach to supporting them.
• Passion and deep commitment to student wellbeing
• Mentor to role model kindness, resilience, and integrity
• Positive, optimistic outlook
• Quick thinker and a problem solver
• Collaborative team player and a strong leader
• Sense of fun

Key Selection Criteria:

• An understanding of boarding houses, educational environments or experience in an environment dealing with children/adolescents such as a parent or carer.  
• Experience in dealing with children and / or young adults (desirable)
• Working knowledge of the operations of boarding facilities, would be an advantage but is not essential
• current registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Tasmania), or be eligible for registration
• current National Police History Record Check, or be willing to obtain
• current first aid in education & care setting (HLTAID012) qualifications and CPR (HLTAID009), or be willing to attain
• a current driver’s licence.

Applicants are expected to support the ethos and values of an independent Anglican School.

Launceston Grammar is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

Remuneration will be in accordance with the Launceston Church Grammar School (General Staff) Enterprise Agreement. We offer attractive rates when compared to other Tasmanian government and independent schools.

A copy of the position description can be accessed on our website shortly – Employment – Launceston Church Grammar School (lcgs.tas.edu.au)

Please see the Position Description, Information for Applicants and Application Form for more information.

Applications close Friday the 17th of May 2024

Employment opportunities are listed and advertised on relevant digital platforms. All employment and HR enquiries may be directed to our Director of People and Culture, Ms Deenie Campbell on +61 3 6336 6000 or via hr@lcgs.tas.edu.au

At Launceston Church Grammar School, we are an Anglican co-educational day and boarding community where global learners and leaders are nurtured, challenged and inspired.

Are you a qualified teacher looking for casual work?  We are now recruiting for relief teachers to join our passionate and dedicated team at both our Junior and Senior Campus.

Our classes range from Early Learning to Grade 12 across two campuses. The Senior Campus is situated at Mowbray Heights and the Junior Campus is located in East Launceston.

We are interest in hearing from you if you have:

• tertiary qualifications in Education;
• current registration with the Tasmanian Teacher’s Registration Board, or be eligible for registration;
• current registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Tasmania) or be eligible for registration.
• sound knowledge of the Australian Curriculum;
• previous teaching experience is desired;
• demonstrated high level communication skills; and
• sound ICT skills, particularly in the use of computers as a learning technology in skills;

Applicants are expected to support the ethos and values of an independent Anglican School.

Launceston Grammar is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment, which includes our Australian Childhood Foundation, Child Safety Training.

Remuneration is in accordance with the Launceston Church Grammar School (Teachers) Enterprise Agreement.

In your cover letter, please advise whether you are applying for work at our Senior or Junior Campus. Shortlisted Teachers will be invited to an interview, prior to being added to the Relief Teacher list.

Should you have any questions in relation to this position, please contact the People & Culture team on recruitment@lcgs.tas.edu or on 6336 6004.

Apply now!

If you are interested in casual work in one of our School Services department areas (Administration, Community Engagement, Educational Support, IT, or Property) please send a copy of your current resume via email to hr@lcgs.tas.edu.au and in your email please indicate:

• your area of interest; and
• provide details of your availability.

The School is committed to the principles of the Australian Childhood Foundation Safeguarding Children Program. This commitment includes the provision of a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and requires all employees, volunteers and visitors to model and encourage exemplary behaviour that protects students from harm.

Employees must possess and maintain a current Working with Vulnerable People registration and undergo a satisfactory National Police History Record check. We undertake several screening processes to ensure the appropriate protection of children in our care. This includes reference checks, qualification checks and professional registration checks.