Play a vital role in the Musical Education and Appreciation of Students

• Join a vibrant faculty and school team | Multiple award winning school
• Attractive remuneration (eg Step 10 $125,789) (+ Position of Responsibility POR 1)
• State of the art facilities in digital technologies | Innovation in pedagogical practices

At Trinity College, Music is not just a subject - it's a signature of who we are.   

As a proud pro-Arts College, we celebrate creativity, performance and expression as essential to a rich education.  We're seeking a passionate specialist who thrives in an environment that truly values The Arts.  It is a defining strength of our culture.

This is a great opportunity for a specialist Music Teacher/Coordinator to join a dedicated team at Trinity College South School. The successful applicant will have a sound knowledge of music education and the appropriate pedagogy. The teaching will occur in primary school classes through to middle school year levels.  Each school at Trinity College has a R-10 Music Teacher/Coordinator who teaches and coordinates school performances, and the Music Curriculum at a school.

This position will be appointed as a permanent position, which attracts a Position of Responsibility (POR) Level 1, $4,195.  The POR 1 allowance ($4,195) is paid in addition to your teaching step (eg Teaching Step 10 $125,789 + POR allowance).

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

• Tertiary qualifications in music teaching
• 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
• An ability to actively contribute to the music co-curricular program of the College
• Be passionate about understanding how learning occurs and teaching pedagogies suitable for students from Junior Primary through to Year 10
• 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
• Knowledge of and a commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and work safety

Desirable

Trinity College has a highly successful Performing Arts Programme;- award winning musicals and a celebration of music.  We are searching for a passionate music specialist, ready to amplify the success in our Stage and Concert Bands.  Please describe your demonstrated experience in this space.

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-curriculum, cultural and physical activities are part of a total education in a caring, Christian environment.

All teachers are expected to support the Christian ethos of the College. It would be hoped that the successful applicant would 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 policy and adhere to the Child Safety Code of Conduct.

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

We are seeking to appoint a highly-motivated individual with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with tertiary qualifications in teaching. If this is you, we would like to hear from you.

This position will start at the beginning of the 2026 school year.  We're seeking a music specialist who will thrive in an environment that champions creativity and performance.

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

Mr Nick Hately
Head of Trinity College

Applications close Friday, 28th November 2025 at 4.00pm.  The College reserves the right to appoint prior to the deadline should the right applicant apply.

For enquiries relating to the process and/or the role, please call 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