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Will you join our mission to inspire the curious? Since our foundation, our teachers and staff are the reason why we maintain our role as the highest-ranked school in regional Queensland. 

Our community is dedicated to the education, wellbeing and development of our students, and we have always endeavoured to be both innovators and early adopters so that we can improve and enhance the education of our students.

TAS advertises employment vacancies on seek.com.au and on its website.

All applications must include:

  • A covering letter addressing the selection criteria
  • A full resume including referees
  • Other documentation as outlined in the position description

If you would like to apply for a position that is not listed below, please submit an application form here. 

CURRENT VACANCY
Primary Teachers (Full Time) - Kewarra Beach

Is TAS for me?

You’re passionate about providing the tools for students to succeed and reach their academic potential. You’re excited about working in an environment that nurtures the individual strengths of students and fosters curiosity to create outstanding young global citizens. As a professional educator, you thrive when provided with the flexibility to individualise learning for each student.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join one of the premier teaching teams in Queensland. Founded in 1983, Trinity Anglican School (TAS), located in Cairns, inspires young men and women to be the best they can be.

Is this you?

At TAS, we’re looking for someone who is keen to take that next step in their teaching career at an independent school which prides itself on being both innovators and early adopters.

Whilst implementing ‘best practice’ curriculum in teaching areas to support the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs of the students, you will work collaboratively with the campus Curriculum Coordinator to achieve the aims and objectives of the school and develop cooperative relationships that ensure the smooth operation of the Primary School. You will also work collaboratively with the pastoral care coordinator to ensure the wellbeing of TAS students.

In addition to a strong commitment to continuous improvement in conjunction with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (AITSL), you will apply the Art and Science of Teaching (ASOT) by Robert Marzano and Essential Skills of Classroom Management (ESCM) which underpin the school’s pedagogical management approach.

TAS has a goal to inspire its staff and students to be the best they can be. As a new member of the TAS teaching team, you will receive the support you need and the challenges you crave to provide the top quality education for which TAS holds a strong reputation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and energetic teacher to work with our experienced team in a vibrant co-educational environment..

Do you have… 

  • A Bachelor of Education or appropriate tertiary/teaching qualification
  • Registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT)
  • A current First Aid Certificate in an Education and Care environment (or willingness to obtain)
  • A CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

Are you a team player who can…   

  • Implement “best practice” curriculum in your core teaching areas for Preparatory to Year 6
  • Develop, plan, implement and evaluate age appropriate programmes for the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs of the students
  • Maintain all school records; assess, record and report on student progress
  • Take a proactive role in the spiritual development of students, this includes teaching Christian and Values Education (CAVE) if required
  • Be aware of special/additional needs, cultural, linguistic, religious, gender, language diversities and socio-economic differences and treat each child with dignity and respect
  • Liaise with and support parents and actively encourage parent involvement
  • Participate in staff development days, Outdoor Education Programs, Year Level Information Evenings, Parent Teacher Interviews, Principal’s Welcome Evenings, Excursions, Musical Productions and Co-curricular activities.
  • Encourage students to be lifelong learners

Working with students checks

TAS provides a safe and supportive learning environment for our students and young people and we achieve this through recruiting excellent staff based on merit and suitability to work with our students and young people. To ensure your suitability to work with our students and young people, the following checks will be undertaken as a part of the recruitment process:

  • National Register Screen (Anglican School’s Commission Screen)
  • Queensland College of Teachers Registration check
  • Reference checks
  • Child Protection Certificate

Click here to apply!

CURRENT VACANCY
IT Helpdesk Support (Full Time) - White Rock and Kewarra Beach

Do you put the ‘help’ in Helpdesk?

  • You are looking for a role where you can demonstrate your customer service skills and technical expertise. You enjoy being the ‘go to’ person; that reliable person everyone knows can help find a solution to their tech problem. Imagining the following scenario makes you smile:

“Why is my computer not working? I know, I’ll go and see <insert your name here>, they are always happy to help!”

  • Your role is to enable students and staff to make the best use of the technology to create an awesome learning experience. TAS is a school which prides itself on being both an innovator and an early adopter.
  • Reporting to the Manager of IT, you will be responsible for providing a professional, customer-centric IT service and facilitate the effective running of IT services across the School.
  • You will use your experience in school or corporate IT teams to maintain, repair, test and ensure on-going operation of computer software, hardware etc for staff and students.

We are seeking someone with:

  • Knowledge of, and intermediate ability to use a variety of software programs including Microsoft operating systems and Office suites, Adobe Suite and the current versions of various web explorers
  • Intermediate knowledge of hardware and configuration of networking peripherals, including a sound understanding of the principles of a networking operating system
  • Intermediate understanding of administering a server operating system
  • Demonstrated ability to advise users in the effective use of Microsoft Office Suite (in particular Word, Excel, Power Point, OneDrive and Adobe)
  • A good understanding of Laptop Computers, Desktop systems and Peripherals with a demonstrated ability to support such systems in an environment where users have varying computing skill levels
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to perform computer and peripheral maintenance and troubleshooting to component level in a safe and effective manner
  • Proven skills in written and oral communication and a capacity to display strong client focus and work in a team environment
  • Attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks and work at a fast pace
  • Advanced skills using email and Internet
  • ITIL equivalent: Tier 1
  • A sense of humour!

The role will be primarily based at White Rock, but will spend time at the Kewarra Beach campus. Cross-campus travel will be subsidised where applicable.

TAS has a goal to inspire its staff and students to be the best they can be. As a new member of the TAS IT team, you will receive the support you need and the challenges you crave to help us to provide the top quality education for which TAS holds a strong reputation.

Check out our webpage at www.tas.qld.edu.au for more information about the leading independent school in Far North Queensland.

Suitability to work with children, students, and young people

TAS provides a safe and supportive learning environment for our children, students and young people and we achieve this through recruiting professional staff based on merit and suitability to work with children, students and young people.

To ensure your suitability to work with children, students and young people, the following checks will be undertaken in the recruitment process:

  • National Register Screen (Anglican School’s Commission)
  • Reference Checks
  • Blue Card Suitability (no card, no start laws apply)

Click here to apply!

CURRENT VACANCIY
Tuckshop Coordinator (Part Time) - White Rock Campus

Trinity Anglican School is seeking an experienced Tuckshop Supervisor to plan and prepare meals for primary school students at our White Rock K-12 campus.

This role will require experience in developing and providing healthy and cost-effective meal options for primary and secondary school students and staff.

Are you a team player who can…   

  • create and implement a cost effective and healthy nutritious menu plan
  • prepare meals in bulk and in time for school breaks
  • make advanced preparations for special school events such as sports carnivals, parent/teacher interviews etc
  • provide exceptional customer service
  • order supplies, manage stock and float
  • maintain safe food handling practices
  • manage tuckshop ordering software; this includes updating menus as required and processing student orders
  • develop innovative approaches to provide catering services to the School community
  • comply with WH&S laws and regulations

Do you have…    

  • Relevant qualifications or experience in food preparation?
  • Experience planning and producing meal plans that meet the needs of children and adults alike?
  • Experience budgeting and undertaking cost analysis of your product so to provide for a profitable service to the School Community?
  • A passion for creating delicious and nutritious meals that will be enticing to a wide range of tastes?
  • Experience guiding other staff to work effectively as a team in a time-pressured environment?

If so, we’d love to receive your resume and cover letter outlining your experience, and why you would be the best person for this role.

This role is term-time only (with the ability to annualise the salary if required).

About Trinity Anglican School (TAS)

Founded in 1983, Trinity Anglican School (TAS) is the leading Independent Anglican school in Cairns. With an unrivalled reputation for excellence in FNQ, TAS has a K-12 campus at White Rock and a K-6 campus at Kewarra Beach. This vibrant co-educational school is looking for an innovative, self-motivated and energetic Tuckshop Supervisor to become part of our team.

Working with students checks

TAS provides a safe and supportive learning environment for our students and we achieve this through recruiting excellent staff based on merit and suitability to work with students. To ensure your suitability to work with students, the following checks will be undertaken as a part of the recruitment process:

  • National Register Screen (Anglican School’s Commission Screen)
  • Blue Card

Click here to apply

CURRENT VACANCY
OSHC Assistants (Casual) - White Rock

About Trinity Anglican School (TAS)

Founded in 1983, Trinity Anglican School (TAS) is the leading Independent Anglican school in Cairns. With an unrivalled reputation for excellence in FNQ, TAS has a K-12 campus at White Rock and a K-6 campus at Kewarra Beach. This vibrant co-educational school is looking for innovative, self-motivated and energetic OSHC Assistants to become part of our OSHC team.

Do you have the following…    

  • Certificate III or Diploma in Children’s Services (or similar qualification) or working towards attainment, or
  • Working towards a qualification such as Education, Nursing etc. 
  • Experience in OSHC or Vacation care preferably in a School environment (preferred)
  • Certificate – CPR
  • Certificate – First Aid

Are you a team player who…    

  • Communicates well both verbally and in writing.
  • Has a child friendly and nurturing disposition.
  • Can use the Microsoft Office suite with the ability to learn.
  • Understands the ‘My Time Our Place’ framework and can apply it.
  • Is reliable, flexible and demonstrates tact and discretion.
  • Demonstrates initiative and flexibility.
  • Has the ability to work towards a centre of excellence.
  • Can assist with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a high-quality program, this includes contributing to the QIP.
  • Willing to undertake the Responsible Person role in the Nominated Supervisor’s absence.

Working with students checks

TAS provides a safe and supportive learning environment for our students and we achieve this through recruiting excellent staff based on merit and suitability to work with students. To ensure your suitability to work with students, the following checks will be undertaken as a part of the recruitment process:

  • National Register Screen via the Anglican School’s Commission check
  • Blue Card suitability check

Click here to apply!

We encourage and inspire growth
Our Teachers as Lifelong Learners (TALL) Professional Development Program

Our school culture’s foundation is learning and education, and this is reinforced in our Teachers as Lifelong Learners (TALL) Professional Development Program.

Our teachers regularly participate in a research-based approach to training, allowing them the opportunity to extend their knowledge in key areas they are passionate about.

The TALL Program ensures as our students grow, so do our teachers, and our community is continually innovating.

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