Assistant Chaplain

The Chaplaincy team is responsible for the Christian ministry in the School community, serving the students, staff, parents, alumni and the wider Trinity community through preaching, praying, teaching, and providing theological insight and pastoral support.

Working in close collaboration with, and under the direction of the School Chaplain, this role will guide and support each student to engage fully in the spiritual life of the School. This ministry is primarily exercised through Chapel services, the Christian Studies classroom, and various formal and informal contexts in the life of the School. This ministry is aligned with and supportive of the School’s mission, ethos and strategic direction.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished and thoughtful communicator, adept at engaging students with the Christian gospel, focusing particularly on the students but also on the staff, parents, alumni and extended Trinity community. This role is a full-time permanent appointment encompassing both the ministry and through teaching of the School’s Christian Studies curriculum.The School has a strong focus on professional learning and will provide the required development for an outstanding practitioner.

Trinity Grammar School’s commitment to academic excellence, pastoral care and participation in a breadth of sporting and co-curricular activities, including the creative and performing arts, develops the talents of individual boys in mind, body and spirit. The School offers a wide-ranging curriculum that is delivered by motivated, caring staff accessing exceptional facilities and resources.

The position offers an attractive salary between $111,098 - $133,748 depending on the qualifications of the successful applicant.

Trinity is committed to the support and professional development of all staff, by offering:

• A strong Christian foundation
• Support for NESA accreditation hours provided through in-house professional learning
• Outstanding opportunities for professional learning through Professional Learning Teams and support for post-graduate study
• Involvement in Sport and Cocurricular activities outside of the classroom

We are looking for…

• Passionate and contemporary team leader with a shared vision for high quality student-centred education.
• Enthusiastic life-long learners who can contribute to a culture of continuous learning in professional practice
• Innovative practitioners with a student-centred focus
• A willingness to be involved in the broad life of the School
• A strong connection with the Christian/ Anglican Mission of the School

Successful candidates will have….

Essential Criteria

• Current First Aid Certificate
• Valid NSW Working with Children Check(required prior to commencement)
• Valid COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate

Desirable Criteria

• Formal teaching qualifications
• Current registration with NESA (including recent experience teaching in a classroom)

Applicationsclose 4pm Monday 16th September 2024. Applicants are encouraged to submit as soon as practical as interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.

We value the personal qualities of our employees and the diversity of individual viewpoints. Irrespective of your area of expertise, your background or your stage in life, we welcome your contribution to the School’s ongoing achievements in providing high-quality education for our students.