Learning Support Coordinator (Primary)

Chairo Christian School; Drouin East; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Chairo Christian School in Drouin East is seeking a Learning Support Coordinator for Prep to Year 4. This ongoing part-time role (0.6 FTE) focuses on delivering inclusive education and coordinating support for students with additional needs.

The successful candidate will work with the Principal and Head of Teaching & Learning (Primary) to ensure high-quality learning experiences, in alignment with the school's Christian ethos and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Tertiary education qualifications and VIC teaching registration are required.
• Experience in including students with learning support needs in the classroom is essential.
• Knowledge of disability legislation and current inclusive practices is needed.
• Post-graduate qualifications in inclusive education are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support Prep to Year 4 students at Drouin East Junior School campus.
• Collaborate with the Principal and Head of Teaching & Learning (Primary) to plan inclusive support.
• Develop and maintain high-quality, inclusive learning experiences for students with additional needs.

Skills

Inclusive education

Learning support coordination

Christian ethos engagement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in education

Registered with Victorian Institute of Teaching

Post-graduate qualifications in inclusive education

Job description

Learning Support Coordinator (Primary)

Large multi-campus Christian school

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.