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

We are seeking an Assistant Chaplain to join our Junior School, working in close collaboration with the Head of the Junior School and School Chaplain. This is a unique opportunity for an accomplished and thoughtful Christian educator and communicator to help boys engage meaningfully with the Christian Gospel and the spiritual life of the

School.

Through Chapel services, Christian Studies, pastoral care and the wider life of the Junior School, the Assistant Chaplain will contribute to the formation of boys in mind, body and spirit, fostering a community where every boy is known, supported, challenged and encouraged.

The role combines Christian ministry and classroom teaching, including the development and delivery of an engaging Christian Studies curriculum aligned with the whole-School curriculum and the doctrines of the Diocese of Sydney. The Assistant Chaplain will also provide pastoral ministry to students, staff and the wider School community and be actively involved in the broad co-curricular life of the Junior School.

Trinity Grammar School’s commitment to academic excellence, pastoral care and participation across sport, co-curricular activities and the creative and performing arts develops the talents of individual boys in mind, body and spirit. Our staff are supported by strong professional learning, excellent facilities and resources,



and a team-oriented culture focused on continually improving the experience of our students.

Trinity is committed to supporting our people

As a recognised Workplace of Choice and Family Friendly workplace, Trinity seeks to create an environment where our people can thrive professionally and personally.

We offer:

- A strong Christian foundation and a community committed to the formation and wellbeing of boys.
- A supportive and collegial Junior School and Chaplaincy team.
- Outstanding opportunities for skilled learning and professional growth.
- Support for maintaining NESA accreditation through School-based and external professional learning.
- Professional Learning Teams and opportunities to collaborate with talented educators across the School.
- Opportunities to contribute meaningfully to Chapel, Christian ministry, pastoral care, sport and the broader co-curricular life of Trinity.
- A workplace that values family, wellbeing, flexibility and sustainable careers.

We are looking for someone who is...

- A committed Christian who can authentically model the Christian values and ethos of Trinity.
- A thoughtful and engaging communicator who can bring the Christian Gospel to life for Junior School boys.




- An accomplished educator who understands how young boys learn and can create engaging, student-centred learning experiences.
- Warm, relational and approachable, with the capacity to provide sensitive and thoughtful pastoral support to students and families.
- Enthusiastic about contributing to Chapel, Christian Studies, Bible study, camps and the broader life of the School.
- Collaborative and comfortable working closely with teachers, School leaders, counsellors and other members of the Chaplaincy team.
- Committed to the Christian and Anglican mission of the School.

Successful candidates will have

Essential Criteria

- Teaching qualifications.
- An accredited theological qualification, preferably at degree level.
- Current registration with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
- A valid NSW Working with Children Check.
- Current First Aid Certificate.
- Current CPR Certificate.

Desirable Criteria

- Experience in Christian ministry within a school workplace.
- Licence by the Diocesan Bishop, or the ability to be licensed.
- Postgraduate qualifications.
- Membership of a relevant professional association.

Remuneration is paid in accordance with the relevant NESA accreditation level under the Trinity Grammar School Teachers Agreement 2025. The salary comprises a teaching component of $99,800 to $140,989, plus a Leadership 1 Allowance.

Applications close 8am Tuesday 10 November 2026. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as practical, as interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.

📌 Assistant Chaplain- Junior School (Summer Hill)
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