Home Economics Teacher

Home Economics Teacher

Trinity College (see more jobs from this school)

EVANSTON SOUTH, SA

Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: Home Economics

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 16 March 2026

This is a great opportunity for a Specialist Teacher of Home Economics to join a dedicated team at our Senior School. The successful applicant will have an excellent knowledge of senior schooling operations and the appropriate pedagogy to engage and achieve successful student outcomes.

Senior Home Economics (SACE Stage 1&2) - (0.8 to 1.0 fte)

Opportunity for Permanency - Join our Team

[Start Term 2, 2026]

• Join a highly skilled and valued team | Multiple award winning school | Friendly and supportive culture
• Attractive salary (eg Step 10 $125,789 p.a)
• We look after our staff at Trinity College; and have many staff benefits;
  • free parking/novated lease options,
  • discounted gym memberships (swimming, pilates, RPM, yoga),
  • 20% discount at STARstore (gym wear, gift items, swimwear etc),
  • staff discount on student tuition for your children who attend the school, as well as 20% discount on swimming lessons and gymnastics lessons at STARplex,
  • discount on meal prep (onsite at Trinity College or delivered to your door),
  • BUPA Health Corporate memberships, and
  • free staff counselling (here if you need!)

This is a great opportunity for a Specialist Teacher of Home Economics to join a dedicated team at our Senior School. The successful applicant will have an excellent knowledge of senior schooling operations and the appropriate pedagogy to engage and achieve successful student outcomes.

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.

Highly desirable criteria

At Trinity College, we highly value teachers who have a passion for, and experience in, how to engage students in their learning, take the time to understand their world and show that you care.

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

• Tertiary qualifications in teaching and the subjects identified
• 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
• Have the desire and skills to participate in the College's co-curricular programme
• Be passionate about understanding how learning occurs and teaching pedagogies suitable for middle school 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 the following criteria:

• Teaching expertise, including subject knowledge, pedagogy and classroom and student management practices
• Specific mention of your high level skills/experience in Senior English will be an advantage
• It would also be highly desirable if you could share any English Faculty leadership experience
• 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 current contact details
• You will be asked to answer a video question as part of the application process

We are seeking to appoint a highly-motivated individual with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated instruction practices which have reliably increased student learning are required.

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.

***Relationships are key at Trinity College - please join us!***

This position will start in Term 2, 2026.

Applications should be addressed to:

Mr Nick Hately
Head of Trinity College

Applications close on Monday, 16th March at 4pm.  We do reserve the right to appoint before the close of applications should an exceptional candidate present.

For a confidential conversation relating to the process and/or this role, please contact 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

Trinity College (see more jobs from this school)

EVANSTON SOUTH, SA

http://www.trinity.sa.edu.au
Principal:
Nick Hately (Head of College)

Affiliation: Anglican
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed

899 Students
56 Teaching Staff
23 Non-Teaching Staff

Trinity College is a thriving 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.