Learning Support Coordinator (Primary)

Chairo Christian School; Drouin; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Chairo Christian School in Drouin East invites applications for a Learning Support Coordinator from January 2027. This part-time, 0.6 FTE, ongoing contract follows an initial three-year Position of Responsibility.

The role focuses on supporting Prep to Year 4 with high-quality, inclusive learning experiences. The successful candidate will be a qualified educator, registered with VIT, with a Christian ethos and experience in inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Registered with Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
• Experience supporting students with learning needs in a primary setting.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers to enhance inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Support Prep–Year 4 students at Drouin East Junior School.
• Assist the Principal and Head of Teaching & Learning (Primary) to ensure inclusive support for students with learning needs.
• Engage with school staff to develop inclusive teaching practice and disability awareness.

Skills

Teaching experience

Inclusive education

Staff collaboration

Christian context

Education

Bachelor of Education

Teaching Registration Victoria

Job description

Ongoing teaching contract with initial three-year POR

Part-time (approx. 0.6 FTE)

Drouin East location

Chairo Christian School is a non-denominational Christian school with over 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 Learning Support Coordinator to support Prep to Year 4 students at our Drouin East Junior School campus, commencing in January 2027. An ongoing teaching contract will apply, with an initial three-year Position of Responsibility appointment as Learning Support Coordinator.

The Learning Support Coordinator is an important position of responsibility assisting the Principal and Head of Teaching & Learning (Primary) and working in consultation with the Head of Junior School and other Learning Support Coordinators to ensure students with additional needs receive high-quality, inclusive support that enhances their learning experience.

Having obtained relevant tertiary qualifications in education and being registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching, the successful candidate will be an experienced teacher who also possesses the following important characteristics:

• Active Christian lifestyle and demonstrated agreement with Chairo's Statement of Faith
• Successful experience working with and including students with learning support needs in the classroom
• Knowledge about how to engage with teachers to support the development of their practice in working with students with a range of learning support needs
• Sound knowledge, commitment to and understanding of disability legislation and current practice
• Experience and post-graduate qualifications in inclusive education (desirable)
• Ability to build strong partnering relationships and communication channels with all members of the school community

The safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all 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 22 November.