Program Director, Teaching & Learning, BlendED National, Hobart, Tasmania

About us

BlendED National is a new and exciting initiative of Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA), providing flexible, inclusive education for young people across the country who are unable to access traditional schooling.

Delivered online by a multidisciplinary team, BlendED National supports young people through trauma-informed, relationship-based learning that prioritises safety, connection, and individualised support. The program is designed to meet the needs of young people experiencing complex barriers to education, and is grounded in EREA’s commitment to educational equity and radical inclusion.

Our Young People

Young people come from diverse backgrounds and often face a significant and complex range of educational, social, developmental, environmental, psychological, health, legal barriers to learning which require unique interventions. Our approach is grounded in the Operation By Principles framework, which combines education with an understanding of trauma-informed practices.

We recognise that each young person’s journey is unique. Our staff are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and empowering learning environment where young people can develop confidence, reconnect with education, and work towards their goals.

Our Team

BlendED National is opening its first school in Hobart, Tasmania, with a newly formed team which includes a Principal, Deputy Principal, Program Directors, Instructional Leaders, Teachers and Youth Workers.

The Role

We are looking for Program Director, Teaching & Learning to join our team. The role will be responsible for the strategic leadership and management of the school’s curriculum, ensuring alignment with the regulatory Curriculum and the school's instructional model. The role focuses on developing and implementing high-quality, inclusive educational programs in an online setting, while leading a dedicated team of teachers. The Program Director Teaching & Learning will also play a key role in staff development, compliance, and supporting the school's literacy and numeracy strategy.

You will be employed on an ongoing basis as Teacher, with a fixed term leadership position for 5 years, commencing Term 1, 2026, and will be employed under the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement 2024.

Salary is within the Teacher range of $72,688 to $118,328 gross per annum, depending on experience, with a position of leadership allowance of POR3 $10,194 gross per annum.

You will need

· Ability to commit to and work within our Operating Principles; Respect, Participation, Safe and Legal and Honesty

· Tertiary Qualifications in Education

· Hold a current Teacher Registration in Tasmania, or ability to obtain.

· All applicants must hold a valid Working with Vulnerable People Check, or be eligible to obtain.

· 3 years’ experience in a similar role.

· In-depth knowledge of the Regulatory Curriculum

· Experience in designing and implementing curriculum in an online learning environment, and adapting instructional models to meet diverse student needs.

· Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage, support, and develop a team of educators.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity.

To Apply

Please visit our website, learn about our work, and review the position information at https://blendednational.edu.au/work-with-us/

Applications must be submitted using the Apply Now on our careers page and include:

• A letter of introduction and a one-page response to the duties and responsibilities listed in the position description and how you would meet them;

• A current curriculum vitae outlining previous experience and skills;

• Two referees (including contact details). Please include a referee from current or most recent place of employment, if this is a school it needs to be the principal.

For further information contact [email protected]

Applications will be assessed as they come through and the vacancy may be filled prior to the closing date of 11.59pm Monday 6 October 2025.

We are a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition and are recognised as a leading organisation for the provision of educational and social inclusion programs for disenfranchised young people.

All applicants will be subject to EREA’s and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with our commitment to child protection policies and procedures. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Please review the Information Collection Notice on our website for details about how we manage your employment application information.

We are a child safe environment, committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and participation of all children and young people under our care. All staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations. All staff abide by the Child Safety Policies available at: www.blendednational.edu.au