Head of Pastoral Care (Junior School - Years R-2)Play a Key Senior Role in offering Expertise in Pastoral Care in the Junior School Join a highly skilled and valued team | Multiple award winning schoolMultiple Trinity staff benefits and discounts (including gym membership)Attractive remuneration (for example Teaching Step 10, $122,126) + POR 3Play a contributing role in developing our Trinity College Graduate Qualities: - Applied Creativity, Wellbeing, Lifelong Growth & Community EngagementBenefit from collegiate advice and support provided by a talented and focused facultyThis is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced educator to join a dedicated Junior School team. The successful applicant will have a sound knowledge of early years students and suitable pastoral care programs. In addition, the person who fills this position will be recognised as an exemplary teaching practitioner and demonstrate excellence in their own classroom performance.
This Junior School role has three significant responsibilities:
Leading the teaching staff in the development and delivery of a coherent pastoral care programLeading the teaching team in the implementation of the principles of Visible WellbeingTo be successful in this role you will have the following skills and attributes: Suitable tertiary qualifications (a postgraduate qualification in a field related to pastoral care or similar would be an advantage).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 College's extra-curricular program.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 behaviour and teacher performance.Have the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people both verbally and in writing.Have knowledge of and a commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and work safety.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.
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 expected to abide by the College's child safety policies.
Please ensure that you include a covering letter addressing the following:
Teaching expertise, including subject knowledge, pedagogy and classroom and student management practicesCommitment to and understanding of Christian educationSkills and ability to contribute to the co-curricular programmeA current CV, including 2 referees and their contact detailsAny 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 processThis position of Head of Pastoral Care leadership is across years R-2 and working collaboratively with the Head of Pastoral Care JS (Yr 3-6) leader. This position attracts a POR 3 ($18,475) allowance.
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.
Start date for this position is 28th January, 2025. Relationships are key at Trinity College - won't you join us? Online applications should be addressed to:
Mr Nick Hately
Head of Trinity College
An appointment will be made at the earliest opportunity.
Please contact Susan Hart-Lamont, Deputy Head, for enquiries relating to the role.
Online applications close at 4.00pm on Monday, 11th November 2024.
Trinity College is an Equal Opportunity Employer The College has a commitment to Inclusion and Cultural Safety and excellence in professional practice
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