Relief Teacher 2026

Trinity College; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity College in Adelaide is seeking dynamic Temporary Relief Teachers to cover classes when permanent staff are absent. These casual roles support students across Pre-School to Senior School, offering flexible hours on short notice.

Ideal candidates hold Teacher Registration in South Australia, a WWCC and RRHAN-EC, with strong classroom management and the ability to adapt to diverse learning environments. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Must hold Teacher Registration in South Australia.
• Must have a current Department for Human Services Working with Children Check.
• Must have RRHAN-EC and be available to accept work on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality teaching when permanent staff are absent.
• Cover across Pre-School to Senior School as needed.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and adapt to different learning environments.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Classroom management

Job description

Join our staff team - great schools start with great teachers

We are seeking dynamic and adaptable Temporary Relief Teachers to join our energetic learning community. These casual positions play a vital role in supporting our students by providing high‑quality teaching when permanent staff are absent.

Relief teaching opportunities are available across all areas of the school, including:

• Pre-School
• Junior School (Reception – Year 6)
• Middle School (Years 7 – 10)
• Senior School (Years 11 – 12)

To be successful in these roles, applicants must hold current Teacher Registration in South Australia, a current Department for Human Services Working with Children Check and a RRHAN-ECand be available to accept work at short notice.

This position is ideal for educators who can quickly build positive relationships with students, demonstrate strong classroom management, and confidently adapt to different learning environments. If you are flexible, enthusiastic, and thrive in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing school setting, we would love 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. Commitment and adherence to the Trinity College Privacy Policy is required.

Trinity College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Trinity College is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and child‑friendly environment where all students are protected from harm and can actively participate in decisions that affect them. The College has a zero‑tolerance approach to harm and prioritises the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in all aspects of its work. It is committed to maintaining a strong child‑safe culture, complying with all child safety requirements, and ensuring that every member of the College community understands and fulfils their responsibility to safeguard students.