<p><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; Tuggeranong, ACT<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp; Full-time/Part-time&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Status:&nbsp;</strong> ongoing<br><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp; Friday 24 January 2025<br><strong>Closing Date:&nbsp;</strong>Friday 20 September 2024</p> <p><strong>Additional benefits:&nbsp;</strong>Employee Assistance Program, School fee concessions, relocation expenses, annual Staff Development Award&nbsp;</p> <p>Trinity Christian School is an independent Preschool to Year 12 school where&nbsp;students develop spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally and physically through a wide range of learning experiences. We recognise the individual worth of each person and their responsibility to others. &nbsp;Trinity promotes staff excellence and values the benefit that our professional team bring to the school. Trinity offers all the professional advantages of a large and established organisation. However, our distinctive structure enables us to develop and support smaller caring communities of staff and families united by Christian vision, mission and values.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>As part the teaching team under the leadership of the Director of Christian Growth, the School Chaplain will support the development and implementation of a robust Christian education that will grow each person’s faith, expressed through greater understanding, engagement and commitment to Christ. As part of the chaplaincy team, they will be a key contributor to the growth of a community committed to deeper knowledge of the Bible, with relationships, actions and a culture of service inspired by Christ. Specifically, the Chaplain will:&nbsp;</p> <p>&gt; Provide spiritual support to students, parents and staff, taking into account the specific needs of the school.&nbsp;</p> <p>&gt; Contribute to the theological development and growth of staff in their role as educators, taking into account the school’s annual theme and educational pedagogy.&nbsp;</p> <p>&gt; Embody the mission, vision and values of the school through both pastoral care and pastoral leadership as the opportunity arises with a focus on discipleship and leadership development in the student body.&nbsp;</p> <p>The School Chaplain operates from a framework of Christian belief and personally model and their own faith position within the boundaries of the school’s statement of faith and expressed values. This is to be done in a manner that is God honouring and consistent with the School’s vision to provide a Christ-centred education in a learning community of Love, Nurture and Service. You will work collaboratively as part of our teaching team under the leadership of the Director of Christian Growth.</p> <p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>Able to demonstrate a high level competency of the core teachings of the Bible, an ability to articulate its message appropriately and apply them to real life situations.</li> <li>Able to demonstrate an understanding of the theories and practicalities of providing pastoral care and spiritual support to the school community from a Biblical perspective.&nbsp;</li> <li>Able to proactively develop relationships in the school community within a Biblical framework, with students, staff and parents across all age groups and cultural backgrounds.&nbsp;</li> <li>A sharp, research-informed progressive vision of learning and teaching and the capacity to contribute to innovations that shape a Christian learning community of excellence.&nbsp;</li> <li>A gifted, dynamic teacher with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the development and educational needs of students and a passion for encouraging them in faith in Jesus Christ.&nbsp;</li> <li>Able to demonstrate a track record of working effectively with children and young people and abroad understanding of the issues affecting them within a Christian school.&nbsp;</li> <li>Able to work collaboratively and respectfully with all stakeholders and partners (Principal, staff, teaching staff, student support staff, agencies, volunteers etc.) from a Biblical perspective for the benefit and wellbeing of students and staff.&nbsp;</li> <li>Able to communicate ideas effectively with a range of people in a range of settings, including the ability to communicate faith issues openly and respectfully, within a Christian school.</li> <li>Qualifications in Theology, Christian Studies or Chaplaincy or a willingness to work toward relevant qualifications.</li> <li>&nbsp;Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and a willingness to relate with compassion, humility, grace, strength and integrity to students, families and staff.&nbsp;</li> <li>Leadership and administrative skills, including team building, coaching and mentoring.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong></p> <p>Applicants are required to complete the <strong>online application form</strong> at www.tcs.act.edu.au/employment and provide an <strong>Expression of Interest</strong> and <strong>Curriculum Vitae</strong>.</p> <p>For further information about the School, please visit our school website www.tcs.act.edu.au</p> <p><strong>Position specific queries:</strong>&nbsp;Please contact Trinity HR on&nbsp;02 6210 7500 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:employment@tcs.act.edu?subject=School%20Chaplain%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>employment@tcs.act.edu</a>?subject=School%20Chaplain%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:employment@tcs.act.edu?subject=School%20Chaplain%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">employment@tcs.act.edu</a>.au&nbsp;</p>