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Loving hearts, enquiring minds, generous spirits
The Role
As a teacher you are responsible for creating a learning environment where powerful learning is at the heart of the classroom ꟷ where students know how to learn and where personal effort, excellence and achievement are valued and celebrated.
You will work collaboratively as part of our teaching team with support and oversight provided by the Head of School and English Coordinator, who oversee the implementation of a rich and invigorating learning experience for our students.
Two ongoing positions available and both full-time and part-time applications will be considered.
Key Areas of Responsibility
These duties must be carried out in a manner that is God honouring and consistent with the school’s vision to provide a Christ-centred education in a learning community of Love, Nurture and Service.
Learning and Teaching
> Teach from a biblically based Christian worldview.
> Create and develop a learning environment that is exciting, engaging and flexible.
> Empower learners to communicate, create and innovate in a globally connected world.
> Equip your students to navigate, use and analyse technology and content from a Christian perspective.
> Support and equip your students to set, monitor and achieve their personal goals as learners.
> Demonstrate an understanding of how students learn and implement effective classroom teaching strategies to develop and build powerful learners.
> Engage with and maintain administrative records for school based and external requirements.
> Operate as part of a team with colleagues and school leadership to continually improve learning, teaching and student outcomes.
Student Wellbeing
> Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of students within a Biblical framework.
> As a class/pastoral care group teacher, lead the promotion and development of wellbeing within your class and provide support and leadership of the general progress of your students.
> Build rapport with individual students and their families and encourage the holistic growth of each student.
> Employ effective strategies for managing student expectations and wellbeing as well as developing positive partnerships with School families.
Professional
> Have an up-to-date knowledge of teachers’ professional duties, standards and duty of care in a Christian school.
> Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, critical analysis and problem-solving skills.
> Contribute to the corporate life of the School through effective participation in meetings and working groups.
> Take responsibility for your own professional development and growth in relation to the School’s strategic priorities, policies and practices.
> Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the School.
Contribute to a safe and healthy workplace by
> Following Work Health and Safety instructions and policies.
> Reporting accidents and hazards.
> Generally caring for own safety and that of others, including visitors, students, parents and volunteers that may possibly be affected by actions or inaction.
Other duties
> Participate in and support the faith community of the School through prayer and communal worship activities.
> Model the faith and values of the School in interactions with colleagues, students, parents and the wider community.
> Attend staff meetings on days when rostered to attend for work.
> Attend the annual whole staff retreat.
> Attend devotions on days and times when at work. All staff are welcome to voluntarily attend staff devotions outside of their allocated work times.
> Participate in school activities requiring staff participation.
> Other duties as required.
Experience, Knowledge and Attributes
> A personal acceptance of the Lordship of Christ and regular attendance at a Christian church (a church holding a doctrinal position compatible with the Doctrinal Basis of the School).
> A sharp, research-informed progressive vision of learning and teaching and the capacity to create a rich and invigorating learning environment in a Christian learning community of excellence.
> A gifted, dynamic teacher with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the development and educational needs of students and a passion for encouraging them in faith in Jesus Christ.
> Excellent academic qualifications and subject knowledge.
> Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and a willingness to relate with compassion, humility, grace, strength and integrity to students, families and staff.
Acknowledgement
The requirements of this job description are intended to describe the general nature and responsibility of the work in this job. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks and skills required of the job. Employees will also be required to follow any other job-related instructions and school policies, and to perform other job-related duties requested by their Manager to support the School’s compliance with its legislative obligations. The Manager may, through consultation with the employee, vary the responsibilities of the position temporarily as required, but within the skills and responsibility levels appropriate to the position.
Benefits of Working at Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School is an employer that promotes staff excellence and values the benefit that our professional team bring to the school. In addition to the highly competitive remuneration and conditions as set out in the MEA we offer the following additional benefits to our staff across the school including:
> Attractive salary packaging arrangements.
> School fee concessions K to 12.
> Free access to the After School Program for junior school students (12 yrs under)
> Generous annual Staff Development Award program.
> Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
> Access to annual influenza vaccinations.
Application Requirements
Applicants are required to complete the online application form and provide all the following which must not exceed 4 pages in total.
1. Response to each of the Key Areas of Responsibility: Provide a written statement to each of the Key Areas of Responsibility and 1-2 paragraphs responding to the Selection Criteria as a whole.
2. Curriculum Vitae, covering:
> Positions held (including details of present position), dates, scope of responsibilities and key achievements.
> Details of education and professional training and qualifications and membership of relevant peak body/professional organisation.
Certified copies of transcripts, degrees/other qualifications and certificates, and proof of registration with any relevant professional organisations will be required should you successfully reach the interview round. Applicants who are shortlisted after interview stage will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Declaration and apply for a National Police Check (at the applicant’s cost).
Other Essential Requirements
Employment Conditions
Employment will be subject to the conditions of the current ACT Christian School Teaching Staff Multi‑Enterprise Agreement. The salary and classification for this position will be dependent on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.
A Committed, Practising Christian
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a personal faith and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and a lifestyle consistent with that faith, including an active commitment to a Christian fellowship.
Right to Work In Australia
Applicants must be Australian Citizens or hold a current and valid working visa. The School will not consider sponsorship nor support a visa application process. Please do not submit an application if you cannot meet this requirement.
Working With Vulnerable People Check
In keeping with the School’s policy and legislative requirements, any offer of employment is subject to you providing a satisfactory Working With Vulnerable People check prior to commencing employment and maintaining this for the duration of your employment.
Teacher Accreditation
In accordance with legislative requirements all teachers must be accredited with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI). Any offer of employment is subject to you providing evidence of TQI accreditation prior to commencing employment and maintaining this for the duration of your employment.
Further Information
Applications close 12 October 2026 and are to be submitted electronically as a single PDF document as an attachment to the online application form and will be assessed as they are received. The online application form is accessed via the ‘Apply Now’ tab on the Employment page of Trinity Christian School website, Employment Application Form | Trinity Christian School.
All confidential enquiries can be directed to the Deputy Principal, Eleisha Smyth by phone +61 2 6210 7500 or email employment@tcs.act.edu.au
Interview
Interviews may be conducted following receipt of application, prior to the application closing date.
Interviews will involve meeting with the panel as a whole and then with the Principal individually. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be expected to address each of the Key Areas of Responsibility in the context of an interview.
Trinity Christian School
34 McBryde Crescent
Wanniassa ACT Australia 2903
To apply for this job please visit www.tcs.act.edu.au.