<p>Full-Time - Start 2026</p> <p>with a negotiated start for the successful applicant, i.e. end of Term 1 (if needed)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Lead with Heart. Inspire with Purpose.</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Play a key senior role in leading a dynamic school community in achieving an exciting educational vision</strong><br> &nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Full-time position | Attractive remuneration package | Multiple staff benefits</strong></li> <li><strong>Benefit from the collegiate support of an experienced senior team, outstanding facilities and the latest in digital technologies and innovation</strong></li> </ul> <p>We are seeking an inspiring and relational leader to guide our Junior School Community - a Head who leads with love, purpose and a deep belief in the power of Positive Education.&nbsp; &nbsp;At our College, wellbeing and learning are visible, lived and celebrated everyday.&nbsp; &nbsp;Through relational leadership and a strengths-based approach, we nurture young people who flourish academically, socially and emotionally.&nbsp; &nbsp;This is an opportunity to lead a community that values connection, cultivates joy in learning and believes that every child - and every teacher - can thrive.</p> <p>The Head of Junior School position is based at our <strong>North&nbsp; School</strong> of Trinity College.&nbsp; The position of Head of Junior School will be appointed as a five year contract, with an underlying substantive of a full-time permanent teacher paid at a Position of Responsibility (POR) Level 4 standard and with a 15 lesson allocation for the role. The POR Level 4 allowance ($27,135) is paid in addition to your teaching step rate (eg. Teaching Step 10 $125,789 + POR allowance).&nbsp; The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of best practices of teaching, learning and wellbeing approaches.&nbsp; The position description is attached.&nbsp;</p> <p>This Junior School role has the following significant responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Staff leadership, management and care</li> <li>Student leadership, management and care</li> <li>School community relations</li> <li>Curriculum support</li> <li>General administration</li> </ul> <p><strong>Trinity College</strong> 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.</p> <p><strong>To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and attributes:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Suitable tertiary qualifications.</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>Have the desire and skills to participate in the College'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 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:</p> <ul> <li>Experience and expertise in teaching and education, including what you value in a successful education model and your leadership style and experience.</li> <li>Knowledge of contemporary teaching pedagogy and assessment practices.</li> <li>Commitment to and understanding of Christian education.</li> <li>Including a current cv,&nbsp; 2 referees and their current contact details.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Flourish. Lead. Belong.</strong></p> <p>We are seeking to appoint a highly-motivated individual, with&nbsp;excellent interpersonal and communication skills&nbsp;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.</p> <p>Our aim is a Term 1, 2026 start, however we are open to negotiation for a later start to assist applicants within their current site.</p> <p>Applications should be lodged electronically via our website.&nbsp; Your cover letter should be addressed to:</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Mr Nick Hately<br> Head of Trinity College</p> <p>PO Box 131</p> <p>GAWLER&nbsp; &nbsp;SA&nbsp; &nbsp;5118</p> <p><strong>Online applications via our website close at 4pm on Friday, 28th November 2025.&nbsp; </strong>An&nbsp;appointment will be made at the earliest opportunity should we identify an outstanding applicant.</p> <p>For a confidential conversation regarding this role 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</i></p>