The Role
To work as part of a team in our Early Learning Centre (ELC) leading high quality, Christian Early Childhood Education and care to children in a manner that shows a professional commitment to the development and care of each child, that is God honouring and consistent with the school’s vision to provide a Christ centred education in a learning community of Love, Nurture and Service.
The Early Childhood Teacher is responsible to the Principal through the Head of School (P-5) and the Director of the ELC.
This is a full-time ongoing position but part-time applications will be considered.
Faith Basis of Appointment
We see the appointment of staff to Trinity Christian School as a ministry calling.
- acceptance of the Lordship of Christ; and
- acceptance of the Bible as the revealed Word of God.
Within Trinity Christian School these are expounded in the Doctrinal Basis.
The Doctrinal Basis does not exhaust the extent of the beliefs of the School and its members. The Bible itself, as the inspired and infallible Word of God, that speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind, is the sole and final source of all that the School and its members believe.
You must support the School in these areas and set an example of personal conduct and behaviour consistent with the School’s beliefs and ethos as outlined in documents made available to prospective employees prior to interview. Any appointment is conditional upon staff maintaining and demonstrating a continuing firm personal belief and lifestyle consistent with the School’s Doctrinal Basis and the other documents provided to staff, this being an essential condition of the appointment.
A Learning Centred Christian School
At Trinity Christian School we endeavour to make the link between our faith, what we do and how we teach. We call our students and school community to grow loving hearts, enquiring minds and generous spirits. At Trinity, how we teach must help our students in becoming who they were created to be in Christ. How we teach should also bring a Kingdom perspective, set students’ minds on things above, deliver meaning and show purpose.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Leading the development of a high quality, Christian education and care for each child in accordance with the Education and Care National Regulations and the National Quality Framework.
- Working with the centre’s Educational Leader to further develop the educational program and your professional skills to support improved outcomes for children.
- Following the ELC and school policies and procedures as well as implementing risk assessments and risk minimisation plans as required.
- Planning and implementing excursions and additional learning experiences (incursion) including developing risk assessments ahead of any excursion or additional learning experience.
- Leading the documentation of the children’s learning (individual and group learning) in various, relevant, and respectful ways.
- Ensuring you and the team always engage in active and effective supervision of children.
- Maintaining accurate records for each child and providing families with regular information on their child’s learning and development.
- Mentoring and inspiring the educators to contribute meaningfully to the program, assisting them to plan and implement learning experiences, document learning and sharing ideas with the team.
- Developing positive partnerships with the children, families, the school and wider community.
- Actively contributing to a positive and professional team culture at the ELC and across the Trinity school community, always upholding the values of the school.
- Supervision of students on placement, volunteers and team members as required.
- Complying with all legislative requirements.
- Participation in other school activities as directed.
Selection Criteria
- Have a clear understanding and support for Christian education.
- Have a genuine interest in the welfare of students and also in their social, spiritual and academic development.
- Demonstrate a high level of liaison, oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of early childhood theory, and the Early Years Learning Framework.
- Have a highly developed understanding of relevant Early Childhood Education legislation and regulations which govern the provision of early childhood centres.
- Demonstrate the ability to interact and engage with young children and supporting their learning in holistic and authentic ways.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with family members (written and verbal) and the wider community as needed.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to contribute to a positive and professional team culture.
- Demonstrate a growth mindset and a willingness to attend and participate in professional.
Essential Qualifications and Requirements
The successful applicant will have:
- An Early Childhood Teaching degree (or equivalent)
- Proven experience in implementing a high-quality early childhood program
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Current Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) card
Acknowledgement
The requirements of this job description are intended to describe the general nature and responsibility of the work in this role. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks and skills required of the job. Employees will also be required to follow any other job-related instructions and School policies, and to perform other job-related duties requested by their Manager to support the School’s compliance with its legislative obligations. The Manager may, through consultation with the employee, vary the responsibilities of the position temporarily as required, but within the skills and responsibility levels appropriate to the position.
Application Requirements
- Response to each of the Selection Criteria: Provide a written statement to each of the Selection Criteria and 1-2 paragraphs responding to the Key Areas of Responsibility as a whole.
- Your referees must include a Supervisor or Manager and a personal character referee. If you are employed at a school, you must also include your current Principal as a referee.
- Positions held (including details of present position), dates, scope of responsibilities and key achievements.
- Details of education and professional training and qualifications and membership of relevant peak body/professional organisation.
- Certified copies of transcripts, degrees/other qualifications and certificates, and proof of registration with any relevant professional organisations will be required should you successfully reach the interview round.
- Applicants who are shortlisted after interview stage will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Declaration and apply for a National Police Check (at the applicant's cost).
Other Essential Requirements
Employment Conditions
Employment will be subject to the conditions of the current ACT Christian School General Staff Multi-Enterprise Agreement. The salary and classification for this position will be dependent on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.
A Committed, Practicing Christian
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a personal faith and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and a lifestyle consistent with that faith, including an active commitment to a Christian fellowship.
Right to Work In Australia
Applicants must be Australian Citizens or hold a current and valid working visa. The School will not consider sponsorship nor support a visa application process. Please do not submit an application if you cannot meet this requirement.
Working With Vulnerable People Check
In keeping with the School’s policy and legislative requirements, any offer of employment is subject to you providing a satisfactory Working With Vulnerable People check prior to commencing employment and maintaining this for the duration of your employment.
Benefits of Working at Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School is an employer that promotes staff excellence and values the benefit that our professional team bring to the school. In addition to the highly competitive remuneration and conditions as set out in the MEA we offer the following additional benefits to our staff across the school including:
- Attractive salary packaging arrangements.
- School fee concessions K to 12.
- Free access to the After School Program for junior school students (12 yrs under)
- Generous annual Staff Development Award program.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
Further Information
Applications close 24 November 2026.
All confidential enquiries can be directed to the ELC Director, Rose Young by phone +61 2 6210 7500.
Interview
Interviews may be conducted following receipt of application, prior to the application closing date.
Interviews will involve meeting with the panel as a whole and then with the Principal individually.
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be expected to address each of the Key Areas of Responsibility in the context of an interview.
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