Primary School Teacher (Reception to Year 2)

Trinity College (see more jobs from this school)

EVANSTON SOUTH, SA 


Primary Teacher

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 23 October 2026


Great Schools start with Great Teachers Why Join Trinity College?Be a part of a highly skilled collaborative team in the Early Primary years (R-2) education of studentsContribute as a member of the School Team with support from the student support services (wellbeing, curriculum and faith)Enjoy a competitive salary of $129,563 (eg Step 10) + superAccess a range of staff benefits          ...

<p><strong>Great Schools start with Great Teachers</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Why Join Trinity College?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Be a part of a highly skilled collaborative team in the Early Primary years (R-2) education of students</li> <li>Contribute as a member of the School Team with support from the student support services (wellbeing, curriculum and faith)</li> <li>Enjoy a competitive salary of $129,563 (eg Step 10) + super</li> <li>Access a range of staff benefits</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; + Staff discounts (including gym membership)</p> <p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; + Free Employee Assistance Program EAP (three to choose from)</p> <p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;+ High-quality professional development, support and career trajectory</p> <ul> <li>Play an active role in developing our Trinity College Graduate Qualities:</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;+ Applied Creativity</p> <p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;+ Wellbeing</p> <p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;+ Lifelong Growth</p> <p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;+ Community Engagement</p> <p>This is a great opportunity for <strong>Specialist Junior School (Reception - Year 2) Teachers</strong> to register for future vacancies. The successful applicants will have a sound knowledge of early years schooling and the appropriate pedagogy. Demonstrated experience in teaching Reception - Year 2 classes would be an advantage.</p> <p><strong>Trinity College</strong> 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.</p> <p><strong>To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and attributes:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Tertiary qualifications in junior school years teaching</li> <li>Registered to teach in South Australia or be eligible to obtain registration</li> <li>Have an understanding of and commitment to Christian education</li> <li>Have the desire and skills to participate in the school's pastoral care programme</li> <li>Be passionate about understanding how learning occurs and teaching pedagogies suitable for primary aged students</li> <li>Be able to respond positively to the pressures of a modern classroom</li> <li>Be able to set high standards for student learning and their own performance</li> <li>Deal effectively with the administrative detail of the position</li> <li>Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people both verbally and in writing</li> <li>Highly developed interpersonal skills with the necessary cultural sensitivity</li> <li>Knowledge of and a commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and work safety</li> </ul> <p>All teachers are expected to support the Christian ethos of the College.&nbsp; It would be hoped that the successful applicant would be able to actively contribute to the Christian life of the College.</p> <p>All Trinity College staff are required to comply with the College's Child Safe policy and adhere to the Child Safety Code of Conduct.</p> <p>Please ensure that you include a <strong>covering letter</strong> addressing the&nbsp;following criteria:<br><br> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Teaching expertise, including subject knowledge, pedagogy and classroom and student management practices</li> <li>Commitment to and understanding of Christian education</li> <li>Skills and ability to contribute to the Co-curricular programme</li> <li>A complete cv detailing your full work history (including TRT work), which includes 2 referees and their current contact details (please notify your referees and provide them with a copy of your application/cv for confirmation)</li> <li>You will be asked to answer a video question as part of the application process.&nbsp; It's important for us to get to know our applicants and share mutual vision for education</li> </ul> <p>We are seeking interest from highly-motived individuals with strong interpersonal and communication skills.&nbsp; &nbsp;Demonstrated instructional practices which have reliably increased student learning are required.&nbsp; &nbsp;If this is you, we would like to hear from you.&nbsp; Every voice matters and every lesson counts.</p> <p>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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Excellence in Education - Integrity in Action.&nbsp; &nbsp;Belong to something greater</strong></p> <p>Applications should be addressed to:</p> <p>Mr Nick Hately<br> Head of Trinity College<br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>An appointment will be made at the earliest opportunity if a vacancy arises.&nbsp; It could be you?</p> <p><strong>Applications close on Friday, 23rd October 2026 at 4pm</strong></p> <p>For further information you can contact Ms Susan Hart-Lamont, Deputy Head on 8522 0605.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><i>Trinity College is an equal opportunity employer</i></p> <p><i>The College has a commitment to Inclusion and Cultural Safety and Excellence in Professional Practice with Child Safety and Wellbeing at the centre of everything we do</i></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>