Learning Support Coordinator (Primary)

Chairo Christian School; Drouin; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Chairo Christian School in Drouin East is seeking a Learning Support Coordinator for the Junior School (Prep–Year 4). The role is part-time (approximately 0.6 FTE) on an ongoing contract with an initial three-year Position of Responsibility appointment.

The coordinator will work with the Principal and Head of Teaching & Learning to ensure inclusive support for students with additional needs, guided by Victorian teaching standards.

Qualifications

• Obtained tertiary qualifications in education and current teaching registration in Victoria.
• Experience including students with learning support needs in the classroom.
• Knowledge of disability legislation and inclusive education practices.
• Post-graduate qualifications in inclusive education are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal and Head of Teaching & Learning (Primary) in delivering inclusive support for Prep–4 students.
• Collaborate with the Head of Junior School and other Learning Support Coordinators to plan high-quality learning support.
• Support development of teachers’ practice to meet diverse learning needs.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in education

Registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching

Experience supporting students with learning needs

Post-graduate qualifications in inclusive education (desirable)

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.

An online application can be completed and submitted, together with a covering letter and resume, by selecting the Current Vacancies link on the Employment page on Chairo’s website ( www.chairo.vic.edu.au/careers ).

The closing date for applications is Sunday 22 November.