Permanent (1.0 FTE)

(Starts Semester 2, 2024)

Play a role in the importance of connections and relationships

in the education of our students at our Gawler River School

• Outstanding rated school | Attractive remuneration (eg Teaching Step 10 $118,569)
• Multiple Trinity staff benefits and discounts (including gym membership)
• Collegiate advice and support provided by a talented and focussed faculty
• Play a contributing role in developing our Trinity College Graduate Qualities: - Applied Creativity, Wellbeing, Lifelong Growth & Community Engagement
• State of the art facilities in digital technologies | Innovation in pedagogical practices

This is a wonderful opportunity for a Teacher of Years 7-10 English/HASS to join a dedicated team at our College (teaching  at our Gawler River R-10 School) in the Middle School . The successful applicant will have a sound knowledge of secondary schooling, in particular innovative pedagogies and proven skills in positive connections with students.

Trinity College is a multi-site, independent, co-educational Anglican College founded in a liberal educational tradition and located in the northern Adelaide region. Co-curriculum, cultural and physical activities 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:

• Tertiary qualifications in teaching and the subjects identified
• 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 able to respond positively to the pressures of a modern classroom
• Be able to set high standards for student learning and their own performance
• Deal effectively with the administrative detail of the position
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people both verbally and in writing
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the necessary cultural sensitivity
• Knowledge of and a commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and work safety

Highly desirable criteria

Teachers who have a comprehensive understanding of the Visible Learning and Visible Wellbeing, high impact learning strategies and how to implement them in a classroom setting, would be at an advantage.

Trinity College stimulates strong, connected peer group relationships, and our highly skilled, relational teachers enable high academic performance which further develop higher levels of learner wellbeing.

All teachers are expected to support the Christian ethos of the College. We envisage the successful applicants will be able to actively contribute to the Christian life of the College.

All Trinity College staff are required to comply with the College's Child Safe Program and adhere to the Child Safe Policy.

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

• Teaching expertise, including subject knowledge, pedagogy and classroom and student management practices
• Commitment to and understanding of Christian education
• Skills and ability to contribute to the co-curricular programme
• A current cv, including 2 referees and their current contact details
• Any other relevant details (i.e. copies of successful units of work and data to inform this success)
• You will be asked to answer a video question as part of the application process

An attractive remuneration package is available to interest the highest calibre of person.

We are seeking to appoint a highly-motivated individual with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.  Demonstrated instructional practices which have reliably increased student learning are required.  

This position will start at the beginning of Semester 2, Monday 22nd July 2024.

Applications should be addressed to:

Mr Nick Hately

Head of Trinity College

The closing date for online applications is at 10am on Wednesday, 20th March however we reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date should we identify outstanding applicants. 

For enquiries relating to the process and/or this role, please call Susan Hart-Lamont, Deputy Head on 8522 0605.

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Trinity College is an equal opportunity employer

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