Junior School Chaplain

Sydney Anglicans; Summer Hill; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership 1 Allowance

Job summary

Trinity Grammar School in Summer Hill, NSW, seeks an Assistant Chaplain for the Junior School. The role combines Christian ministry with classroom teaching and a whole-School curriculum approach.

You will deliver Christian Studies, participate in Chapel services, and provide pastoral care to students and staff. Successful candidates will have teaching qualifications, a theological degree, NESA registration, and current First Aid/CPR.

Qualifications

• Teaching qualifications.
• An accredited theological qualification, preferably at degree level.
• Current registration with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
• A valid NSW Working with Children Check.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Current CPR Certificate.
• Experience in Christian ministry within a school environment.
• Licence by the Diocesan Bishop, or the ability to be licensed.
• Membership of a relevant professional association.

Responsibilities

• Support the Junior School Chaplain in Chapel services and Christian Studies delivery.
• Develop and deliver an engaging Christian Studies curriculum aligned with the whole-School program.
• Provide pastoral ministry to students, staff and the wider school community.
• Engage in the broad co-curricular life of the Junior School.

Skills

Pastoral care

Strong Christian communication

Education

Teaching qualifications

Accredited theological qualification

Job description

Trinity Grammar School
Location: Summer Hill, NSW
Location type: On-Site
Date advertised: 2nd November 2026
Job Type: Full time
Closing Date: 11th November 2026

We are seeking an Assistant Chaplain to join our Junior School, working in close collaboration with the Head of the Junior School and School Chaplain. This is a unique opportunity for an accomplished and thoughtful Christian educator and communicator to help boys engage meaningfully with the Christian Gospel and the spiritual life of theSchool.

Through Chapel services, Christian Studies, pastoral care and the wider life of the Junior School, the Junior School Chaplain will contribute to the formation of boys in mind, body and spirit, fostering a community where every boy is known, supported, challenged and encouraged.

The role combines Christian ministry and classroom teaching, including the development and delivery of an engaging Christian Studies curriculum aligned with the whole-School curriculum. The Assistant Chaplain will also provide pastoral ministry to students, staff and the wider School community and be actively involved in the broad co-curricular life of the Junior School.

Successful candidates will have

• Teaching qualifications.
• An accredited theological qualification, preferably at degree level.
• Current registration with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
• A valid NSW Working with Children Check.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Current CPR Certificate.
• Experience in Christian ministry within a school environment.
• Licence by the Diocesan Bishop, or the ability to be licensed.
• Membership of a relevant professional association.

Remuneration is paid in accordance with the relevant NESA accreditation level under the Trinity Grammar School Teachers Agreement 2025. The salary comprises a teaching component of $99,800 to $140,989, plus a Leadership 1 Allowance.