Primary School Teacher (Year 3 - 6)

Trinity College; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,128 - 148,998; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Trinity College in the northern Adelaide region is seeking Specialist Year 3–6 Primary Teachers to register for future vacancies. You will bring sound knowledge of primary schooling and appropriate pedagogy, and demonstrate passion for Year 3 to 6 classrooms.

As part of a multi-site Anglican College, you will contribute to a caring, Christian learning environment, participate in co-curricular programs and the College's pastoral care.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in early years teaching.
• Registered to teach in South Australia or be eligible to obtain registration.
• Understanding of Christian education and its integration in schooling.
• Ability to contribute to the school's pastoral care programme.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Commitment to inclusive education and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 3–6 primary classes with sound pedagogy.
• Contribute as a member of the school team with wellbeing, curriculum and faith support.
• Engage in professional development and ongoing career growth.
• Support Trinity College's Christian ethos and community engagement.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in early years teaching

Tools

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Shape the future - join our exceptional teaching team!

Why Join Trinity College?

• Be a part of a highly skilled collaborative team in the Primary years (Year 3-6) education of students
• Contribute as a member of the School Team with support from the student support services (wellbeing, curriculum and faith)
• Enjoy a competitive salary of $129,563 (eg Step 10) + super
• Access a range of staff benefits

+ Staff discounts (including gym membership)

+ Free Employee Assistance Program EAP (three to choose from)

+ High-quality professional development, support and career trajectory

• Play an active role in developing our Trinity College Graduate Qualities:

+ Applied Creativity

+ Wellbeing

+ Lifelong Growth

+ Community Engagement

This is a great opportunity for Specialist (Year 3 - 6 ) Primary Teachers to register for future vacancies. The successful applicants will have a sound knowledge of primary years schooling and the appropriate pedagogy. Demonstrated experience in teaching with passion, in Year 3 to 6 classes would be an advantage.

Trinity College is a multi-site, independent, co-educational Anglican College founded in a liberal educational tradition and located in the northern Adelaide region. Co-curriculum, cultural and physical activities are part of a total education in a caring, Christian environment.

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and attributes:

• Tertiary qualifications in early years teaching
• Registered to teach in South Australia or be eligible to obtain registration
• Have an understanding of and commitment to Christian education
• Have the desire and skills to participate in the school's pastoral care programme
• Be passionate about understanding how learning occurs and teaching pedagogies suitable for primary aged students
• Be able to respond positively to the pressures of a modern classroom
• Be able to set high standards for student learning and their own performance
• Deal effectively with the administrative detail of the position
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people both verbally and in writing
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the necessary cultural sensitivity
• Knowledge of and a commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and work safety

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.

All Trinity College staff are required to comply with the College's Child Safe policy and adhere to the Child Safety Code of Conduct.

Please ensure that you include a covering letter addressing thefollowing criteria:

• Teaching expertise, including subject knowledge, pedagogy and classroom and student management practices
• Commitment to and understanding of Christian education
• Skills and ability to contribute to the Co-curricular programme
• A current cv detailing your full work history (including TRT work), which includes 2 referees and their current contact details
• You will be asked to answer a video question as part of the application process. It\'s important for us to get to know our applicants and share mutual vision for education

We are seeking interest from highly motivated individuals with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with tertiary qualifications in teaching. If this is you, we would like to hear from you.

The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia and will be subject to satisfactory employment screening and background checks, including working with children checks.

Inspire Minds - Nurture Souls. Make a difference with us!

Applications should be addressed to:

Mr Nick Hately
Head of Trinity College

An appointment will be made at the earliest opportunity if a vacancy arises. It could be you?

Applications close on Friday, 23rd October 2026 at 4pm

For further information you can contact Ms Susan Hart-Lamont, Deputy Head on 8522 0605.

Trinity College is an equal opportunity employer

The College has a commitment to Inclusion and Cultural Safety and Excellence in Professional Practice with Child Safety and Wellbeing at the centre of everything we do