Head of Pastoral Care

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Make an impact in Student Wellbeing

• Join a highly skilled and valued team | Multiple award winning school
• Multiple Trinity staff benefits and discounts (including gym membership)
• Attractive remuneration (eg Teaching Step 10, $125,789) + Leadership allowance POR 3 $19,029

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced educator to join a dedicated Junior School team at our Gawler River School. The successful applicant will have a sound knowledge of early years students and suitable pastoral care programs. In addition, the person who fills this position will be recognised as an exemplary teaching practitioner and demonstrate excellence in their own classroom performance.

This Junior School role has three significant responsibilities:

• leading the teaching staff in the development and delivery of a coherent pastoral care program and identify and appreciate the strength in self and others
• supporting student wellbeing, inclusion, student voice and effective partnerships
• leading the teaching team in the implementation of the principles of the Science of Wellbeing

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-curricular activities (cultural and physical) 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:

• Suitable tertiary qualifications (a postgraduate qualification in a field related to pastoral care or similar would be an advantage).
• 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 College's extra-curricular program.
• Have the interpersonal skills to quickly achieve trust and respect from the teaching team.
• Be able to respond positively to the expectations of a modern school.
• Be able to set high standards for student behaviour and teacher performance.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people both verbally and in writing.
• Have the knowledge of and a commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and work safety.

Desirable:

At Trinity College, we highly value teachers who have passion, life experience, and know how to engage students in their learning. They take the time to understand their world and show that they care. This is what unites us and creates the connections with home and school.

Please see the attached role statement for the position.

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 expected to abide by the College's child safety policies.

Please ensure that you include a covering letter addressing the following:

• 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, including 2 referees and their contact details
• Any other relevant details (i.e copies of successful initiatives and data to inform this success)
• You will be asked to answer a video question as part of the application process

This position of Head of Pastoral Care leadership is across years R-2 and working collaboratively with the Head of Pastoral Care JS (Yr 3-6) leader. This position attracts a POR 3 ($19,029) allowance.

We are seeking to appoint a highly-motivated individual, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a passion for leading a team of teachers in the use of the best teaching practices possible. 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. Commitment and adherence to the Trinity College Privacy Policy is required.

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Online applications should be addressed to:

Mr Nick Hately

Head of Trinity College

Please contact Susan Hart-Lamont, Deputy Head, for a confidential discussion relating to the role on

Applications close at 4pm on Monday 25th August. An appointment will be made at the earliest opportunity should we identify an outstanding applicant.

Trinity College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The College has a commitment to Inclusion and Cultural Safety and excellence in professional practice

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