18 month contract [Start 28.1.2025 to 26.6.2026] Play a vital role in the delivery of SACE English (Stage 1 & 2) Join a highly skilled and valued team | Multiple award winning school Attractive salary (eg Step 10 $122,126 p.a) | Trinity staff discounts (including gym membership) Play a contributing role in developing our Trinity College Graduate Qualities: - Applied Creativity, Wellbeing, Lifelong Growth & Community Engagement Benefit from collegiate advice and support provided by a talented and focussed faculty This is a great opportunity for a Specialist Teacher of Senior English to join a dedicated team at our Senior School.
The successful applicant will have an excellent knowledge of senior schooling 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.
Highly desirable criteria At Trinity College, we highly value teachers who have a passion for, and experience in, how to engage students in their learning, take the time to understand their world and show that you 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 Senior English will be an advantage It would also 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 are required.
Relationships are key at Trinity College - please join us!
We do reserve the right to appoint before the close of applications should an exceptional candidate present.
This position will start in Term 1, 2025.
Applications should be addressed to: Mr Nick Hately Head of Trinity College Applications close on Friday, 17th January 2025.
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.
Trinity College is an Equal Opportunity Employer The College has a commitment to Inclusion and Cultural Safety and excellence in professional practice