Launceston Christian School is a co-educational independent K-12 Christian School on one campus, set beside the beautiful kanamaluka river with views to the mountains. The school is distinctively Christ-centred and is committed to providing for the spiritual, emotional, social, physical and academic flourishing of all school community members. We are proud to offer a quality Christian education within a nurturing and supportive environment, where each student is encouraged to find their identity in Christ and celebrated for their God-given uniqueness. Teaching and learning at LCS is contemporary and focussed on student growth.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and committed Christian professionals for the position of Primary Education Support Teacher at our School in FTE).
Position Summary
We are seeking a dedicated teacher with genuine passion for helping students thrive and grow using personalised learning adjustments and evidence-based strategies to enhance learning. The Education Support Teacher will support young people with additional needs, disabilities and trauma backgrounds by fostering their faith, independence, strengths and talents.
Education Support Teachers play a pivotal role in providing tailored education for students with complex needs. They work with other staff to create inclusive and supportive learning environments for students so they can thrive academically, socially, emotionally, spiritually and physically. Continually growing in knowledge of best practices around inclusive education and fostering inclusive education practices is integral to this role.
The Education Support Teacher will:
* Develop and maintain Individual Education Plans
* Support teaching staff and Teaching Assistants in making adjustments to the curriculum, learning programs and reports
* Facilitate meetings and collaboration with parents, carers and other stakeholders
* Maintain record keeping in line with NCCD guidelines
* Assist in creating resources and participate in co-curricular activities as required
* Work with families, external providers and students through the processes of psychoeducational assessments
* Coordinate literacy, numeracy and social wellbeing intervention programs, including training of staff
* Lead or coordinate Professional Learning opportunities for staff in areas pertinent to inclusive education
Applicants will need to be:
* Practicing Christians, actively involved in their local church and able to subscribe to the School's Mission Statement and Educational Creed
* Registered with the Tasmanian Teachers Registration Board
* Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) (employment category)
Commencement Date: 27th January 2026
(The review of applications will begin as soon as they are received and LCS reserves the right to close the selection process at any time if the right candidate is found)
How to apply:
A full Position Description and Teaching Application Pack can be downloaded from the school's website:
For further information, please contact our HR Administrator, Venetia Murfet –