<p><b>Play a key senior role in leading a dynamic school community in achieving an exciting educational vision</b></p><ul><li><b>Permanent position | Attractive salary | Multiple staff benefits<br /></b></li><li><b>Play a leading role in developing our Trinity College Graduate Qualities :- Applied Creativity, Wellbeing, Lifelong Growth &amp; Community Engagement</b></li><li><b>Benefit from the collegiate support of an experienced senior team, outstanding facilities and the latest in digital technologies and innovation</b></li></ul><p>This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced educator to lead a dedicated Junior School team. The successful applicant will have a sound knowledge of primary schooling and be at the forefront of modern pedagogy. In addition, the person who fills this position will be recognised as an exemplary teaching practitioner and demonstrate excellence in their own classroom performance.<br /></p><p>The Head of Junior School position is based at our North School of Trinity College.  The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of best practices of teaching, learning and wellbeing approaches.  The position description is attached. <br /></p><p>This Junior School role has the following significant responsibilities:<br /></p><ul><li>Staff leadership, management and care<br /></li><li>Student leadership, management and care</li><li>Community relations</li><li>Curriculum support</li><li>General administration</li></ul><p>Trinity College is a thriving multi-site, independent, co-educational Anglican College founded in a liberal educational tradition and located in the northern Adelaide region. Co-curricular activities (cultural and physical) are part of a total education in a caring, Christian environment.<br /></p><p><b>To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and attributes:</b><br /></p><ul><li>Suitable tertiary qualifications.<br /></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&#39;s pastoral care programme.</li><li>Have the desire and skills to participate in the College&#39;s co-curricular programme.</li><li>Be passionate about understanding how learning occurs and teaching pedagogies suitable for junior school aged students.</li><li>Be able to build and lead a cohesive staff team with a common vision.</li><li>Have the interpersonal skills to quickly achieve trust and respect from the teaching team.</li><li>Be able to respond positively to the expectations of a modern school.</li><li>Be able to set high standards for student learning and teacher performance.</li><li>Be able to lead other staff in the use of appropriate information and communication tools in classroom pedagogy.</li><li>Have the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people both verbally and in writing.</li><li>Have the 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. It would be hoped that the successful applicant would be able to actively contribute to the Christian life of the College.<br /></p><p>All Trinity College staff are required to comply with the College&#39;s Child Safe policy and adhere to the Child Safety Code of Conduct.<br /></p><p>Please ensure that you include a <b>covering letter</b> addressing the following criteria:<br /></p><ul><li>Experience and expertise in teaching and education, including what you value in a good education and your leadership style and experience.<br /></li><li>Knowledge of contemporary teaching pedagogy and assessment practices.</li><li>Commitment to and understanding of Christian education.</li><li>Include minimum 2 referees and their current contact details.</li></ul><p><b>An attractive salary and staff benefits commensurate to the role.</b></p><p>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.<br /></p><p>This position will start at the beginning of Term 1, 2023.<br /></p><p>Applications should be lodged electronically by clicking the Apply Now button.  Your cover letter should be addressed to:<br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Mr Nick Hately<br /></p><p>Head of Trinity College</p><p>PO Box 131<br /></p><p>GAWLER   SA   5118<br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Enquiries about the role can be directed to Susan Hart-Lamont, Deputy on 8522 0605.<br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Applications close at 4.00 pm on Monday, 29th August 2022.<br /></p><p>Apply Now!<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><i>Trinity College is an equal opportunity employer</i></p>