Join the team!
Expression of Interest - Classroom Teacher and/or Position of Leadership
About the Role
Trinity College Colac invites Expressions of Interest from passionate, innovative and student-centred educators to join our teaching community in 2027.
Trinity College is a Catholic co-educational secondary school with a proud heritage, a warm and connected community and a deep commitment to developing graduates who seek to make a difference by creating a better world.
Some of the Key Responsibilities of this role will include:
- To provide a commitment to Catholic Education and to the safety, wellbeing and protection of children;
- To provide students with a rich and engaging educational experience;
- Ensure the delivery of curriculum that reaches and engages students with a diverse range of educational abilities and backgrounds;
- A collegial and collaborative approach to learning and teaching.
Benefits:
- Supportive, collaborative and inclusive school community;
- Beautiful expansive campus with modern facilities and equipment;
- Passionate staff with a strong commitment to the wellbeing of our community; and
- Excellent professional development opportunities.
Key Selection Criteria:
- Understanding of the ethos of a Catholic school and its mission;
- Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration (or be eligible for registration);
- Current (or be willing to obtain) Accreditation to teach Religious Education Certificate;
- Demonstrated detailed knowledge of state and national course requirements including the standards of professional practice - Australian Standards of Teaching and CECV;
- Evidence of effective strategies for fostering a safe and positive classroom environment;
- Experience collaborating effectively with colleagues in planning, instruction, and assessment.
Applicants will be required to submit:
- Cover letter - detailing teaching methods; if interest in any Positions of Leadership (refer to position description); and wanting full or part-time employment
- Resume
- Response addressing the Key Selection Criteria
For a confidential discussion about Teaching at Trinity contact:
Mr Paul Clohesy, Principal on: 5233 9200
Expressions of Interest close 26 August, 2026 at 3pm
This school community promotes the safety,
wellbeing and inclusion of all children in accordance with Ministerial Order 1359.
Guided by our vision of “the pursuit of fullness of life for all,” DOBCEL is committed to inclusion and the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children and young people in our care. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who support Catholic education and value the unique contributions of each person.
About Us
Trinity College Colac is a Catholic co-educational secondary school with a proud heritage, a warm and connected community and a deep commitment to developing graduates who seek to make a difference by creating a better world.
At Trinity College Colac, we nurture, inspire and challenge our students so they develop into the best versions of themselves. We foster a sense of belonging, achievement and purpose, helping our young people to explore their potential and seek their excellence. A Trinity education aims to cultivate critical, creative and collaborative learners who develop skills, character and knowledge that provide the roadmap for their own path to a thriving future.
Our founders, Sister Catherine McAuley and Blessed Edmund Rice, inspire our students to live a life of generous service and faith. As a Catholic school that has a history dating back to 1888 when the Sisters of Mercy arrived in Colac and established St Joseph’s College, Gospel Values are at the heart of everything we do. Trinity students are challenged to carry the message of Jesus and the charism of our founders in their hearts and show courage, faith and excellence in all areas of their lives.
Set on a beautiful campus with modern facilities and supported by passionate staff with a strong commitment to the wellbeing of our community, Trinity College Colac has been the school of choice for generations of local families who make a difference in our town, in our nation and in our world.
We seek to employ innovative and imaginative educators and ancillary staff who strive for personal growth and excellence and thrive on empowering young people to lead meaningful lives. We are inspired by Christ to recognise the dignity of every person and promote inclusivity and embrace diversity.
The College offers a range of employment and career opportunities for teachers, administration professionals, grounds and maintenance experts, sporting instructors and experienced Arts practitioners. In this wonderful community, all staff are invited to be part of the College’s faith tradition and provided with opportunities to explore their spiritual and professional development.
With a long history of providing education to the Colac-Otway area, Trinity is committed to building positive and meaningful relationships between students, staff and families. Together we make a difference
