Primary School Teacher (Reception to Year 2)

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 students
• Contribute 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) + super
• Access a range of staff benefits

+ Staff discounts (including gym membership)

+ Free Employee Assistance Program EAP (three to choose from)

+ High-quality professional development, support and career trajectory

• Play an active role in developing our Trinity College Graduate Qualities:

+ Applied Creativity

+ Wellbeing

+ Lifelong Growth

+ Community Engagement

This is a great opportunity for Specialist Junior School (Reception - Year 2) Teachers 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.

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.

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and attributes:

• Tertiary qualifications in junior school years teaching
• 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
• Be passionate about understanding how learning occurs and teaching pedagogies suitable for primary aged 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
• Commitment to and understanding of Christian education
• Skills and ability to contribute to the Co-curricular programme
• 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)
• You will be asked to answer a video question as part of the application process. It's important for us to get to know our applicants and share mutual vision for education

We are seeking interest from highly-motived individuals with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated instructional practices which have reliably increased student learning are required. If this is you, we would like to hear from you. Every voice matters and every lesson counts.

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.

Excellence in Education - Integrity in Action. Belong to something greater

Applications should be addressed to:

Mr Nick Hately
Head of Trinity College

An appointment will be made at the earliest opportunity if a vacancy arises. It could be you?

Applications close on Friday, 23rd October 2026 at 4pm

For further information you can contact Ms Susan Hart-Lamont, Deputy Head on 8522 0605.

Trinity College is an equal opportunity employer

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