At Trinity Catholic College, we are committed to delivering excellence in teaching and learning. As part of Sydney Catholic Schools, we employ highly qualified and dynamic educators who are accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). Our staff are dedicated to continuously improving their practice by working towards the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, progressing from Proficient to Lead Teacher levels.
The delivery of quality curriculum, pedagogy (teaching methods), and assessment is supported across our system of schools through contemporary, NESA-accredited professional learning offered in a variety of formats. This includes online courses, external face-to-face learning, and collaborative, authentic learning experiences embedded in everyday classroom practice.
Sydney Catholic Schools’ teachers are deeply committed to professional growth. Many have completed, or are currently undertaking, postgraduate studies in areas such as curriculum design, student wellbeing, diverse learning, theology, pastoral care, and leadership.
At Trinity Catholic College, we wholeheartedly believe that learning is a lifelong endeavour. Our teachers continuously reflect on and refine their practice to enhance student learning that supports the development of the whole person.
Our teachers are offered many opportunities to engage in deep and transformative professional learning. From 2022, our staff participated in professional development aligned with priority areas identified by NESA, including:
- The delivery and assessment of the NSW Curriculum
- Student mental health
- Students with disability
- Aboriginal education and supporting Aboriginal students
Externally provided professional learning opportunities are complemented with an array of in-school opportunities for professional development. Our teachers work critically, creatively and collaboratively to refine their pedagogy and enrich student engagement.
Our professional learning is informed by and aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and current Annual Improvement Plan. Our teachers routinely engage in learning that is purposeful and student-focused, aiming to improve learning outcomes and enrich student experiences both in and beyond the classroom.
As part of our commitment to reciprocal and collegial learning, staff also participate in collaborative classroom practices, including Learning Walks and Quality Teaching Sprints. We foster a culture of robust professional learning that cultivates expertise and enriches shared practice, informed by evidence-based teaching strategies that embody excellence in the making at Trinity Catholic College.
Our commitment to innovation and authenticity in teaching and learning contributes to the development of students who are confident, compassionate and discerning global citizens – young people who think critically, act ethically and engage meaningfully in a complex and changing world.