Learning Support Coordinator (Secondary)

School: Chairo Christian School; Drouin; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Chairo Christian School is seeking a Learning Support Coordinator for its Drouin campus to commence in January 2027. The appointment is an ongoing teaching contract with an initial three-year Position of Responsibility.

The role will support secondary students with additional needs and work closely with the Principal, Heads of School and other coordinators. The successful candidate will be an experienced teacher, hold relevant education qualifications and be registered with the Victorian

Qualifications

• Qualified in education and registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
• Experience supporting students with learning support needs in classrooms.
• Knowledge of disability legislation and inclusive education practices.
• Post-graduate qualifications in inclusive education are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality inclusive support for secondary students.
• Collaborate with the Principal, Heads of School and other Learning Support Coordinators.
• Support the development of teaching practices to include diverse learner needs.

Skills

Learning support

Collaboration

Communication

Inclusive education

Education

Education degree or equivalent

Job description

Ongoing teaching contract with initial three-year POR

Part-time (approx. 0.6 to 0.8 FTE)

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.