Permanent full-time job at TRINITY COLLEGE (Evanston South SA, Australia)
Closing date September 1, 2025
Location Alexander Ave, Evanston South SA, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
About This Job
Full time 1.0 FTE - starts 2026
* Highly skilled and valued workplace culture
* State of the art facilities and digital techonolgies
* Attractive salary (eg Step 10 $125,789 p.a) plus an additional leadership allowance POR 2 $11,611
* Lead, connect, and support a large resourced faculty
* Innovation in pedagogical practice
* Recent winner of Best Professional Learning Programme in Australia (Australian Education Awards)
* Trinity staff discounts (eg gym membership, creche, free staff counselling)
This is a great opportunity for a Specialist Teacher of English to join a dedicated team at Trinity College and also lead the highly effective English faculty. The successful applicant will have excellent knowledge in middle school and senior school operations and the appropriate pedagogy to engage and achieve successful student outcomes.
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.
We value teachers who have a passion for and experience in:
* how to engage students in their learning, and
* take the time to understand their world and show that we care.
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 passionate about understanding how learning occurs and teaching pedagogies suitable for middle school students
* 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
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
* Specific mention of your high level skills/experience in English will be an advantage
* It would be highly desirable if you could share any English Faculty leadership experience
* 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
* You will be asked to answer a video question as part of the application process
We are seeking to appoint a highly-motivated individual with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated instruction practices which have reliably increased student learning.
The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia and will be subject to satisfactory employment screening and background checks, including working with children checks. Commitment and adherence to the Trinity College Privacy Policy is required.
Relationships are key at Trinity College - please join us and we will guide and take care of you as you teach, learn and grow with our students!
We do reserve the right to appoint before the close of applications should an exceptional candidate present.
For a confidential conversation about the role, contact Susan Hart-Lamont on 8522 0605.
This position will start in Term 1, 2026.
Applications Should Be Addressed To
Mr Nick Hately
Head of Trinity College
Applications close at 4pm on Monday, 1st September 2025.
Trinity College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The College has a commitment to Inclusion and Cultural Safety and excellence in professional practice #J-18808-Ljbffr