The Role

The Middle School Studies Coordinator (Year 6 - 8) works directly to the Head of Middle/Senior School.

This is one of three Middle School Coordinators who, along with the Head of Middle/Senior School,

comprise the Middle School Leadership Team. This team provides Christian leadership, implementation of

the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the Middle School.

They are responsible for the ongoing development, compliance and administrative support of a rich and

invigorating, Christ centred learning experience for students in the Middle School as part of the Middle

School Leadership Team. They take the lead role in overseeing all aspects of compliance and administration

in relation to the educational aspects of the Middle School as we deliver an authentic Christian curriculum,

which gives attention to:

> meeting the legislative requirements around the documentation and delivery of our educational

programs

> overseeing and managing all aspects of student reporting in the Middle School

> overseeing, managing and reporting on all aspects of assessment programs related to the tracking

of students from Year 6 – 8, and

> overseeing and managing teacher registration in the Middle School.

The Middle School Studies Coordinator is a full-time Position of Responsibility 2 (PR2) and will undertake a

0.8FTE teaching load in the Middle / Senior School.

Faith Basis of Appointment

We see the appointment of staff to Trinity Christian School as a ministry calling.

The ethos, aims and objects of a Christian School are based on:

> 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.

The pedagogy in our classrooms at Trinity should engage enquiring minds, build questioning, allow for

grappling, exploring and reasoning. The students we teach should be given opportunities to grow and

serve, so they may see who they are becoming and their purpose. As we undertake to grow our learners

in both faith and learning, we must build in them the capacity to do so.

As stated in our Strategic Priorities for 2024 – 2027, we have five key areas of focus:

Christian Faith and Growth

The spiritual nurturing of all individuals in the Christian faith, within a caring community of students, staff

and families united by vision, mission and values. A passionate focus on realising the transformative power

of the Gospel of Jesus, developing Biblical knowledge, and understanding and fulfilling the purpose of a

Christian life.

Excellence in Education and Learning

All students actively engaged, growing and thriving as learners in a learning centred school. Parent

partnership and student agency enhanced and supported. A commitment to educational excellence with

the creation and support of new ways of learning, varied student pathways and models of education, to

meet the needs of each learner.

Community and Belonging

A movement by all students, staff and families from joining and attending the school to belonging and

actively investing in the Trinity community. Connection and relationship developed and strengthened with

those in the School’s history as well as future community members.

Connecting with the World and Shaping Tomorrow

Ongoing design and formation of our 2030 learning environment for the community now and in the future.

A growth in our reach and impact on Christian Education nationally and globally, including shaping a

reputation as a centre for staffing development and excellence.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Strategic Leadership

> Play an active role in the development and implementation of a solid Christian worldview and biblically

based learning and teaching environment, ensuring that there is understanding, engagement and

participation by all teachers in your area of responsibility.

> Play an active role in the development and administration of the strategic direction in the Middle

School, with a specific focus on Christ centred learning and teaching in a Preschool – Year 12 school.

> In partnership with the Middle School Learning and Teaching Coordinator, promote and implement key

learning and teaching strategic objectives with all Middle School staff, ensuring that there is

understanding, engagement and participation at all staff levels.

> Encourage and maintain a climate of quality and excellence in learning and teaching.

> Develop collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

> Respond proactively to the changing education sector in line with the School’s strategic priorities, lead

innovation collaboratively and model a positive approach to change in your area of responsibility.

> Assist the Head of Middle School in the management of the Middle School.





Wellbeing Leadership

> Support teachers with wellbeing in their classes including in the area of academic care and discipline

within your area of responsibility.

> Oversee student management and liaise with the Student Wellbeing Coordinator as required regarding

behaviour, attendance, uniform and the application by students of the school’s values.

> Support and assist the Head of School and Student Wellbeing Coordinator as required in matters

pertaining to wellbeing.

Educational Leadership

> Promote excellence in Christian education.

> Ensure that a sound knowledge of emerging trends in educational theory, learning theory, curriculum

and assessment practice underpins learning and teaching as it pertains to curriculum, assessment,

cross-curriculum priorities and general capabilities within the Christian school context.

> Lead teachers in the development, implementation, evaluation and review of their curriculum

particularly in relation to the Australian Curriculum and other legislative requirements as required for

school registration.

> Develop, maintain and implement policies on curriculum, assessment, cross-curriculum priorities and

general capabilities for Year 6 - 8.

> Ensure development and implementation of Assessment Policy and Reporting Procedures is consistent

with the Outcomes approach to curriculum in a Christian school.

> Organise and oversee all aspects of the Middle School’s assessment programs related to the tracking

of students from Year 6 - 8. This includes providing analysis to Heads of School, the Director of Learning

and Teaching and other coordinators and teaching staff of individual students and cohorts for

trends/gaps etc. Programs such as: NAPLAN, PIPs, PAT etc.

> Develop and coordinate parent information sessions regarding curriculum, assessment, cross-

curriculum priorities and general capabilities matters for Year 6 - 8.

> With the Head of Middle School, and other Coordinators as required, oversee and manage any issues

pertaining to student assessment and reporting.

> Support teachers in the development of good classroom management and effective teaching practice

from a Christian worldview.

> Maintain a practicing role as a classroom teacher.

> Act as lead for teaching staff and serve as liaison between teaching staff and technical support ensuring

the ongoing development of digital learning and teaching.

> Teach staff and others to implement digital learning and teaching technologies and strategies. Utilising

best practices, design, develop and present staff development programs, and offer training on the use

of online course tools and teaching strategies.

> Lead the development of policies, practices and standards which facilitate the effective use of digital

learning and teaching technologies (this may include development of guidelines, standards, templates,

handbooks etc.).

Staff Leadership and Management

In working with the Head of Middle School you will:

> Guide, monitor and evaluate staff performance, succession planning, recruitment, induction, qualifying

period reports, qualified learning and training for Middle School teachers.

> Manage and oversee teacher TQI registration including: support and track teachers seeking full

registration and those applying for HALT, assist with TQI verification; check and follow up registration

renewal.

> Lead and manage all Middle School teaching staff in ensuring that legislative and regulatory

requirements are met in relation to all Government reporting requirements for learning and teaching.

> Foster a positive and dynamic working environment by developing a team approach, ensuring open

communication, transparent and effective decision-making and collaborative work practices.

> Address and assist the Head of Middle School in resolving matters of staff performance and conduct,

in accordance with School policies, procedures and values.

> Encourage and demonstrate effective communication within and beyond the School community,

including keeping staff informed about relevant decisions and issues in relation to learning and

teaching.

Financial and Resource Management

> Lead teachers in the development, implementation, evaluation and review of risk assessments.

> Approval, management and budget management of skilled learning across the Middle School

under the leadership of, and in consultation with the Director of Learning and Teaching.

> Maintain staff attendance at accredited Professional Leaning events on the TQI Portal.

> Management and oversight of all external testing such as NAPLAN and PISA along with other tests as

required from time-to-time.

> Manage and support assessment and reporting across the Middle School including semester reports

and effort grades as required.

Contribute to a safe and healthy workplace by

> Following Work Health and Safety instructions and policies.

> Reporting accidents and hazards.

> Generally caring for own safety and that of others, including visitors, students, parents and volunteers

that may possibly be affected by actions or inaction.

Other duties

> Participate in and support the faith community of the School through prayer and communal worship

activities.

> Model the faith and values of the School in interactions with colleagues, students, parents and the

wider community.

> Attend staff meetings on days when rostered to attend for work.

> Attend the annual whole staff retreat.

> Attend devotions on days and times when at work. All staff are welcome to voluntarily attend staff

devotions outside of their allocated work times.

> Participate in school activities requiring staff participation.

> Other duties as required.

Other




> Maintain a practising role in the teaching program (0.8FTE teaching load).

> Participate enthusiastically in the School’s wellbeing and co-curricular programs.

> Attend School assemblies and respect and actively supporting and upholding the School’s Christian

values and ethos.

> As part of the Junior School leadership team, assist the Head of School as required from time-to-time.

> Other responsibilities as required by the Principal from time-to-time.

Experience, Knowledge and Attributes
> A personal acceptance of the Lordship of Christ and regular attendance at a Christian church (a church

holding a doctrinal position compatible with the Doctrinal Basis of the School).

> A sharp, research-informed progressive vision of learning and teaching and the capacity to lead

innovations that shape a Christian learning community of excellence.

> A gifted, dynamic teacher with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the development and

educational needs of students and a passion for encouraging them in faith in Jesus Christ.

> Excellent academic qualifications and subject knowledge, post-graduate qualifications or educational

leadership experience highly regarded.

> Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and a willingness to relate with compassion,

humility, grace, strength and integrity to students, families and staff.

> Excellent leadership and administrative skills, including team building, coaching and mentoring.

> Flexibility to work the hours required to meet critical timelines and other responsibilities of your role.

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.

Perks 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 OOSH program for junior school students (12 yrs under)

> Generous annual Staff Development Award program.

> Access to an Employee Assistance Program.

> Access to annual influenza vaccinations.

Application Requirements
1. Applicants are required complete the online application form and provide all of the following which

must not exceed 6 pages in total.

1. Expression of Interest: A brief Expression of Interest (no more than two pages) outlining what the

candidate feels she/he will bring to this position. This should include detail about experience and

expertise in any of the Key Areas of Responsibility

2. Curriculum Vitae, covering:

> Positions held (including details of present position), dates, scope of responsibilities and key

achievements.

> Details of education and professional training and qualifications.

> Any other relevant information, such as involvement in skilled and community activities.

Certified copies of transcripts, degrees and statements of service may be required should you

successfully reach the interview round.

Other Essential Requirements

Employment Conditions

Employment will be subject to the conditions of the current ACT Christian School Teaching 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.

Teacher Accreditation

In accordance with legislative requirements all teachers must be accredited with the ACT Teacher Quality

Institute (TQI). Any offer of employment is subject to you providing evidence of TQI accreditation prior to

commencing employment and maintaining this for the duration of your employment.

Further Information

Applications close 17 August 2026 and are to be submitted electronically as a single PDF document as an

attachment to the online application form and will be assessed as they are received. The online application

form is accessed via the ‘Apply Now’ tab on the Employment page of Trinity Christian School website,

Employment Application Form | Trinity Christian School.

All confidential enquiries can be directed to the Principal, Rachel McClure by phone +61 2 6210 7500 or

email [email protected]

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.

Trinity Christian School

34 McBryde Crescent

Wanniassa ACT Australia 290

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📌 Middle School Studies Coordinator (Wanniassa)
🏢 Trinity Christian School
📍 Wanniassa