Learning Support Coordinator (Secondary)

Chairo Christian School; Drouin; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Chairo Christian School in Drouin, Victoria, is seeking a Learning Support Coordinator for the Secondary school on a part-time basis (0.6–0.8 FTE). The role includes an ongoing teaching contract with an initial three-year Position of Responsibility appointment at the Drouin campus, commencing January 2027.

The successful candidate will work with the Principal, Heads of School and other Learning Support Coordinators to ensure high-quality, inclusive support for students with additional needs, in

Qualifications

• Active Christian lifestyle and agreement with Chairo’s Statement of Faith.
• Experience working with students with learning support needs in the classroom.
• Knowledge of engaging with teachers to support development of their practice with students with diverse needs.
• Knowledge of disability legislation and current practice.
• Post-graduate qualifications in inclusive education (desirable).
• Ability to build strong partnerships and communication with the school community.

Responsibilities

• Support secondary students with additional needs to access inclusive learning.
• Assist the Principal and Heads of School to coordinate learning support.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop inclusive teaching practices.
• Prioritise safety, wellbeing and inclusion for all students.

Skills

Inclusive education experience

Collaborative communication

Christian ethos alignment

Partnership building

Education

Teaching qualification

Registration with Victorian Institute of Teaching

Job description

Learning Support Coordinator (Secondary)
Large multi-campus Christian school
Ongoing teaching contract with initial three-year POR
Part-time (approx. 0.6 to 0.8 FTE)
Drouin 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 Learning Support Coordinator to support secondary school students at our Drouin 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 working in consultation with the Heads of 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 of 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 Thursday 17 September.