OUR TEAM

Northern Christian School has professional staff and fully qualified teachers and leaders.

Our leadership team is committed to leading an exceptional learning and teaching program in a safe and inclusive environment. Our team is led by the following people.

School Principal

Bethany Armstrong
Bethany Armstrong began as Principal at Northern Christian School in 2019. She has a strong passion and commitment to Christian education and has served in Christian schools around Australia for over 15 years in a variety of roles. Bethany considers it an honour to serve as Principal, leading an exceptional school in strong partnership with parents. She counts it as an incredible privilege and joy to watch students learn and flourish in all spheres of their schooling. Bethany values the opportunity to head up a team of exceptional and dedicated staff who support students to use the gifts and abilities that God has given them to serve God and others at Northern Christian School.

Bethany is deeply passionate and committed to the vision of growth and ensuring the school continues to flourish under her leadership. She achieves this by ensuring the teaching and learning programs are delivered through an authentic, biblically informed lens that seeks to instruct the mind, shape the heart and equip the hand.

Head of Students

Luke Lamont
Luke's passion for Christian education first grew through work with youth in the church, inspiring a desire to pursue teaching within a faith-based environment. In 2006, Luke commenced a teaching career at Northern, leading the Year 4/5/6 class. Since then, he has gained extensive experience across a range of year levels. Over the years, Luke has been blessed to witness many changes within Northern, seeing the school grow in numbers, community, and its commitment to providing the highest quality Christ-centered education for students in the Northern Suburbs. As Head of Pastoral Care, Luke is committed to fostering a caring and inclusive environment where every member of the school community feels valued and connected.

Head of Teaching and Learning Enrichment 

Kerrie Prentice
Kerrie joined Northern Christian School in 2008 and continues to bring her passion for education to classroom and specialist teaching roles in subjects including French, Health, and Auslan. As the Head of Teaching and Learning Enrichment, Kerrie is dedicated to helping every student thrive in all aspects of school life. She works closely with a committed team to support children with diverse learning needs, creating an inclusive environment where every child feels safe, valued, and loved. Kerrie celebrates each student's God-given uniqueness, partnering with families to build a school community grounded in faith, hope, and love.

Head of Curriculum

Claire Gardner
Claire started her teaching journey in 2015 and joined Northern Christian School in 2018. She values the support and teamwork at Northern and is encouraged that all teachers are eager to improve their practice to ensure students receive the highest-quality Christian education. Claire’s passion for teachers to be knowledgeable and equipped to use best practice in their classrooms results in students receiving the best opportunity to grow and use their God-given gifts. She is committed to ensuring that Northern regularly reviews its practices and implements training and programs that support teachers in this work.

Wellbeing Team

Our CST Wellbeing Team works closely together with our Head of Students, Luke Lamont, and Head of Learning Enrichment, Kerrie Prentice, partnering with parents and teachers to support children to grow and develop holistically.

  • NCS School Chaplains — Dan Meehan and Elora Kingsbury

Teachers

  • Kindergarten Teacher – Mr Peter Humphrey (Monday - Wednesday)

  • Prep Teachers – Mrs Laura Nyhouse

  • Year 1 Teachers – Mrs Sophie Semmens

  • Year 2 Teacher – Miss Claire Gardner and Miss Victoria Ling

  • Year 3 Teacher – Mrs Lauren Riske and Miss Katriel Sayer

  • Year 4 Teacher – Miss Alisha Brocklesby

  • Year 5 Teachers – Mrs Tara Williams

  • Year 6 Teacher – Mr Luke Lamont and Miss Victoria Ling 

  • Auslan Teacher – Miss Victoria Ling

  • STEM Teacher – Mr Peter Humphrey

  • Health and Physical Education – Miss Victoria Ling

  • Music Teacher — Mr Joel Gillie

EMPLOYMENT

From time to time positions of employment are offered at Northern Christian School. Details are posted on the Christian Schools Tasmania website. Please contact us if you have any questions.