Head of Teaching & Learning (Secondary)

Chairo Christian School; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Chairo Christian School in Pakenham seeks a Head of Teaching & Learning (Secondary) to commence January 2027. This full-time/part-time role combines teaching load for Years 7–12 with leadership responsibilities, including mentoring staff and guiding curriculum aligned to Christ-centred education.

The appointee will work under the Principal to ensure high-quality teaching and strong campus partnerships while upholding safety and faith-based values.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
• Experience in educational leadership or as a senior teacher.
• Strong knowledge of current educational practices from a Christian worldview.
• Ability to build partnerships and communicate with campus community.
• Post-graduate qualifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead educational leadership for Years 7–12 at the Pakenham campus.
• Mentor staff and model Christ-centred teaching practice.
• Support the Principal in delivering high-quality education.
• Foster positive relationships with families and staff.
• Oversee teaching quality, assessment and curriculum implementation.

Skills

Educational leadership

Mentoring staff

Communication

Christian worldview

Education

Bachelor/PGCE in Education

VIT registration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Head of Teaching & Learning (Secondary)

Ongoing teaching contract with initial three-year POR

Full-time or part-time position

Pakenham location

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 Secondary Teacher / Head of Teaching & Learning (Secondary) to commence at our Pakenham campus in January 2027. A teaching load will apply in addition to Head of Teaching & Learning responsibilities (initial three-year POR appointment).

The Head of Teaching & Learning (Secondary) is an important position of responsibility within the school’s management structure, assisting the Principal (Pakenham) by ensuring the delivery of high-quality Christ-centred education for students in Years 7 to 12.

As a respected teacher, the Head of Teaching & Learning (Secondary) will provide educational leadership and act as a mentor to staff members while fostering an environment for their continued development. They will lead by setting a godly example to staff members and students in their teaching practice, relationships and lifestyle.

Having obtained relevant tertiary qualifications in education and being registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching, the successful candidate will also possess the following important characteristics:

• Active Christian lifestyle and demonstrated agreement with 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 campus community
• Post-graduate 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 11 October.