Head of Senior School (Pakenham)

Chairo Christian School; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 150 000 - 230 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Chairo Christian School invites applications for the Head of Senior School / Secondary Teacher position at the Pakenham campus, commencing January 2027. This full-time role is embedded in a transition period with leadership responsibilities across Years 9–12 and the broader campus development.

The successful candidate will hold teaching qualifications, be registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching, and demonstrate a genuine Christian faith aligned with Chairo’s Statement of Faith.

Qualifications

• Must hold relevant tertiary qualifications in education and be registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
• Postgraduate qualifications in education or educational leadership are desirable or progress towards such qualifications.

Responsabilités

• Lead and support Senior School (Years 9–12) at the Pakenham campus.
• Oversee development of the Pakenham campus and contribute to leadership structure planning beyond 2027.
• Mentor, support and develop teaching staff and build strong partnerships with the school community.

Connaissances

Educational leadership

Staff mentoring

Communication with school community

Christian worldview

Formation

Tertiary qualifications in education

Registered with Victorian Institute of Teaching

Postgraduate qualifications in education/leadership (desirable)

Description du poste

Ongoing teaching contract with initial one-year POR

Full-time position

Chairo Christian School is a non-denominational Christian school with 1,900 Kinder to Year 12 students attending five picturesque campuses in West and South Gippsland, the Latrobe Valley and the south-eastern outskirts of Melbourne.

Our mission is to provide excellence in Christ-centred education in partnership with families within a caring Christian community. In doing this, we aim to prepare students thoroughly for further study, careers, service and life in general.

We are currently seeking to appoint a Head of Senior School / Secondary Teacher to commence in Senior School (Years 9 to 12) at our Pakenham campus in January 2027.

TRANSITION PERIOD

This position of responsibility will apply for the 2027 school year. During this period, the Head of Senior School will lead and support the sub-school while contributing to the ongoing development of the Pakenham campus.

As the campus transitions to a revised leadership structure from 2028, the scope and responsibilities of this role may change in response to the school’s evolving needs and opportunities. Accordingly, this position beyond 2027 will be subject to the leadership structure determined for 2028 and an appropriate pathway will be provided for the suitable candidate.

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS

Having obtained relevant tertiary qualifications in education and being registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching, the successful candidate will be a respected teacher who leads by example.

They will also possess the following important characteristics:

• A genuine Christian faith, biblical foundation and active Christian lifestyle
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Chairo’s Statement of Faith
• Experience in an educational leadership position or substantial experience as a respected teacher
• Sound knowledge of current educational practices and teaching from a Christian worldview perspective
• Ability to build strong partnering relationships and communication channels with all members of the school community
• Demonstrated capacity to mentor, support and develop teaching staff
• Postgraduate qualifications in education or educational leadership, or progress towards such qualifications (desirable)

The safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all our students is a high priority. As part of our recruitment process, Chairo undertakes rigorous reference and background checking including, Working with Children and Police Record checks. Before applying, applicants are requested to review Chairo’s Child Safety booklet.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 15 November.