Junior School Teacher - Kindergarten (Fixed Term)

ABOUT US

Trinity Anglican College is a co-educational school with 1310 students from Kindergarten to Year 12. We are the largest independent regional school in NSW and a proud member of the Anglican Schools Commission. Trinity is an inclusive, faith-based community school in the Anglican tradition that values the uniqueness of every child and community member. Trinity has a dynamic and dedicated staff team. We believe in a collaborative staff culture and staff engagement, playing to people’s strengths and providing opportunities for development and growth.

THE ROLE

The role of classroom teacher at Trinity Anglican College is a highly valued and rewarding position. Teachers in all year levels will work on growing the spiritual, academic, social, and emotional well-being of our greatest asset, our students.  

Classroom teachers in lower primary (Kindergarten or Year 1) classrooms will help students navigate their transition into a primary school setting, and ensure students and families are supported academically, socially, pastorally and spiritual.  

Our philosophy regarding successful reading instruction is that phonics is a key element in learning to read. The delivery of systematic, synthetic phonics through effective teaching methods will be integral to your teaching of reading. The College uses a structured literacy approach to support our delivery of English skills in classrooms. 

Contributing to the on-going development of teaching instruction by being involved in a shared learning culture of using research and evidence-based best practice pedagogies to inform growth in practice, is a rewarding part of a teacher at Trinity’s journey.  

The role of classroom teacher will see you deliver lessons across all NESA Key Learning Areas of English, Mathematics, Science and HSIE. There are also opportunities for teachers to deliver lessons in other domains including STEM, PDHPE, Visual Art, Music and Religious and Values Education.  

Teachers will work closely as a year level team, however, also forming part of the Stage Team. This team collaborates with colleagues across their stage as well as our specialist teachers for PDHPE, Visual Art, Music, STEM and RAVE. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively in teams across an organisation to deliver shared goals
• A demonstrated history of experience in being able to manage student well-being within a school
• Current NESA Accreditation at Proficient or above
• Current NSW Working with Children’s Check
• Current First Aid certificate

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Commitment to Christian Values and Inclusion for all students, staff and families: Trinity Anglican College is an Anglican school and committed to providing a learning environment focused on instilling Christian values in our students. Teachers, at all times, need to espouse and model these values. Our school is an inclusive community, and our teachers are expected to be welcoming, respectful and providing of a sense of belonging to all our students, staff and families. 
2. Developing relationships and student motivation: Our Junior School teachers should have a genuine passion for developing relationships with students and parents. They need to demonstrate an enthusiasm for teaching and a strong desire to make a positive impact on students' lives.  
3. Classroom management skills: Our Junior School teachers should demonstrate effective classroom management skills, including the ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment. They should be able to establish clear rules and expectations, manage student behaviour effectively, and create a safe and supportive atmosphere for learning. 
4. Communication and interpersonal skills: Our Junior School teachers should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage and interact with students, parents, and colleagues. They should be able to build positive relationships, establish open lines of communication, and provide feedback to students and parents on their progress. 
5. Knowledge of curriculum: Our Junior School teachers should have a strong understanding of the curriculum for the respective grade levels they will be teaching. They should be familiar with the required content, learning objectives, NSW syllabus requirements and assessment methods specific to that primary grade level.  
6. Pedagogical knowledge and skills: Our Junior School teachers should demonstrate a sound understanding of effective teaching methods and pedagogical approaches, and a commitment to the College’s school-wide teaching practices. They should be able to plan and deliver lessons that are engaging, interactive, and promote active student participation and critical thinking. Our Junior School teachers should be able to provide differentiated instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students in the classroom. Our Junior School teachers should have the ability to design and implement appropriate assessment strategies to monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback.  
7. Collaboration and teamwork: Our Junior School teachers should be able to work collaboratively with other teachers and staff members in the school community. They should be active participants in team meetings, Professional Learning (PL) activities, and collaborative planning sessions to ensure a cohesive and coordinated approach to teaching and learning. 
8. Reflective commitment to personal growth: Our Junior School teachers should demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional growth and development. They should actively engage in self-reflection, seek feedback, and continuously strive to improve their teaching practices. 

REMUNERATION & BENEFITS

Terms and Conditions of employment will be in accordance with the relevant Enterprise Agreement. Remuneration will be determined by the Principal according to qualifications and experience.

STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETY

Trinity Anglican College is committed to being a Child Safe organisation.  The College has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to acting in children’s best interests and in keeping them safe from harm.  Trinity Anglican College regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and, as such, is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations to maintain a child-safe culture.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit our website to learn more about the College and to view the full Position Description www.trinityac.nsw.edu.au/jobs

Your application must include a CV and cover letter addressing five of the Key Selection Criteria. These responses should outline how you meet the selection criteria, and each response should be no more than 150 words.

Applications close 5:00 pm Friday 28th June 2024 or earlier if a suitable candidate is identified. Don't miss out on this opportunity, submit your application today!