Upper primary teacher

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position: Upper Primary English & Debating TeacherLocation: Launceston, TasmaniaEmployment: initially Long Service Leave ReplacementCommencement: Term 1, 2027Duration: Terms 1 & 2, 2027FTE: initially FTE 0.6Reports to: Principal
Make a Difference. Leave a Legacy.
At The Launceston Preparatory School The LPS), we believe primary education should do more than prepare children for the next lesson, day or even year of schooling.
It should prepare them for life.
We are seeking an outstanding Upper Primary Teacher who is passionate about exceptional teaching, meaningful relationships and the development of capable, thoughtful and confident young people.
This is an opportunity to join a small-by-design school where teachers know their students deeply, where every child matters, and where professional relationships, high expectations and intellectual curiosity sit at the heart of our work.
Our school is built around a simple belief:
Be Thoughtful.
Thoughtful in how we plan, teach and enrich.
Thoughtful in how we lead.
Thoughtful in how we speak to children.
Thoughtful in how we challenge them.
And thoughtful in how we contribute to the community around us.
The Opportunity
The successful applicant will join our Upper Primary team, working with students in the senior years of primary school and contributing to a rich, challenging and highly personalised learning experience.
Initially, the role will include responsibility for teaching across the Upper Primary English curriculum, with a particular emphasis on eplicit instruction through enrichment of text, alongside opportunities to contribute to and run Debating and other areas of the curriculum according to experience and school need.
We are looking for an educator who understands that Upper Primary students require both challenge and connection. High standards in nurturance, structure and balanced fun through the learning experience of being a highly engaged, thoughtful and rounded human.
Our students need teachers who can stretch their thinking, explicitly teach the knowledge and skills they need, cultivate independence and hold high standards, while also understanding the individual child sitting in front of them and their needs.
This is not just a role for someone who can deliver lessons.
It is a role for someone who can make learning matter. Someone who desires validation through success and works as part of a collaborative team and connected community of belonging.
Essential Criteria
Applicants should demonstrate:
Appropriate teaching qualifications and current Tasmanian teacher registration, or eligibility for registration.
Demonstrated experience teaching primary / middle school-aged students, preferably in Upper Primary.
Strong knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and contemporary primary pedagogy.
Demonstrated capacity to teach English to a high standard.
Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills.
Ability to use assessment data to inform teaching and improve student outcomes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Commitment to child safety and student wellbeing.
Commitment to professional learning and reflective practice.
Capacity to work collaboratively within a small, highly professional team.
A giving and emotionally intelligent human who shows kindness, a growth mindset and a deep trust in building connection through vulnerability
Desirable Criteria
Experience or demonstrated interest in:
Philosophy or Socratic discussion;
Paideia approaches to learning;
Structured Literacy;
evidence-informed teaching;
student leadership and mentoring;
extension and enrichment;
curriculum development;
coaching and professional collaboration.
What You Can Expect at The LPS
The successful applicant will join a school that values:
Small-by-design education
Students are known deeply and relationships matter.
High expectations
We believe every child is capable of growth and deserve teaching that challenges them.
Professional trust
We want teachers to think, contribute, innovate and take ownership.
A culture of improvement
We believe great teachers never stop learning.
Strong relationships
We work together: staff, students and families to create the best possible environment for children.
Purpose
Everything we do should contribute to our central purpose: Preparation for Life.
Staff Purpose
As leaders of our school community we create a caring, supportive, inspiring and safe environment where life long learners can thrive every day.
How to Apply
Applicants are invited to submit:
A current CV; and
A covering letter addressing why you believe you would be a strong fit for The Launceston Preparatory School and this position.
Applications should be addressed to the Principal, Timothy Bristow. To apply, email admin@lps.tas.edu.au. All application are to be submitted by 21st Sepetmber, 2026.
Make a Difference.
Grow with Us.
Leave a Legacy.