with a negotiated start for the successful applicant, i.e. end of Term 1 (if needed)

Lead with Heart. Inspire with Purpose.

• Play a key senior role in leading a dynamic school community in achieving an exciting educational vision
  
• Full-time position | Attractive remuneration package | Multiple staff benefits
• Benefit from the collegiate support of an experienced senior team, outstanding facilities and the latest in digital technologies and innovation

We are seeking an inspiring and relational leader to guide our Junior School Community - a Head who leads with love, purpose and a deep belief in the power of Positive Education.   At our College, wellbeing and learning are visible, lived and celebrated everyday.   Through relational leadership and a strengths-based approach, we nurture young people who flourish academically, socially and emotionally.   This is an opportunity to lead a community that values connection, cultivates joy in learning and believes that every child - and every teacher - can thrive.

The Head of Junior School position is based at our North  School of Trinity College.  The position of Head of Junior School will be appointed as a five year contract, with an underlying substantive of a full-time permanent teacher paid at a Position of Responsibility (POR) Level 4 standard and with a 15 lesson allocation for the role. The POR Level 4 allowance ($27,135) is paid in addition to your teaching step rate (eg. Teaching Step 10 $125,789 + POR allowance).  The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of best practices of teaching, learning and wellbeing approaches.  The position description is attached. 

This Junior School role has the following significant responsibilities:

• Staff leadership, management and care
• Student leadership, management and care
• School community relations
• Curriculum support
• General administration

Trinity College is a thriving multi-site, independent, co-educational Anglican College founded in a liberal educational tradition and located in the northern Adelaide region. Co-curricular activities (cultural and physical) are part of a total education in a caring, Christian environment.

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and attributes:

• Suitable tertiary qualifications.
• Registered to teach in South Australia or be eligible to obtain registration.
• Have an understanding of and commitment to Christian education.
• Have the desire and skills to participate in the school's pastoral care programme.
• Have the desire and skills to participate in the College's co-curricular programme.
• Be passionate about understanding how learning occurs and teaching pedagogies suitable for junior school aged students.
• Be able to build and lead a cohesive staff team with a common vision.
• Have the interpersonal skills to quickly achieve trust and respect from the teaching team.
• Be able to respond positively to the expectations of a modern school.
• Be able to set high standards for student learning and teacher performance.
• Be able to lead other staff in the use of appropriate information and communication tools in classroom pedagogy.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people both verbally and in writing.
• Have the knowledge of and a commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and work safety.

All Trinity College staff are required to comply with the College's Child Safe policy and adhere to the Child Safety Code of Conduct.

Please ensure that you include a covering letter addressing the following criteria:

• Experience and expertise in teaching and education, including what you value in a successful education model and your leadership style and experience.
• Knowledge of contemporary teaching pedagogy and assessment practices.
• Commitment to and understanding of Christian education.
• Including a current cv,  2 referees and their current contact details.

Flourish. Lead. Belong.

We are seeking to appoint a highly-motivated individual, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a passion for leading a team of teachers in the use of the best teaching practices possible. If this is you, we would like to hear from you.

Our aim is a Term 1, 2026 start, however we are open to negotiation for a later start to assist applicants within their current site.

Applications should be lodged electronically via our website.  Your cover letter should be addressed to:

Mr Nick Hately
Head of Trinity College

PO Box 131

GAWLER   SA   5118

Applications close at 4pm on Friday, 28th November 2025.  An appointment will be made at the earliest opportunity should we identify an outstanding applicant.

For a confidential conversation regarding this role you can contact Ms Susan Hart-Lamont, Deputy Head on 8522 0605.

Trinity College is an equal opportunity employer

The College has a commitment to Inclusion and Cultural Safety and excellence in professional practice