Middle School Core Teachers

Chairo Christian School; Drouin; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Chairo Christian School seeks Middle School Core Teachers (Years 5–8) at the Drouin campus, starting January 2027. You will deliver class curricula within the school’s guidelines and a Christian worldview, while fostering a safe, caring environment and modeling Jesus’ love.

Qualifications include tertiary education in teaching and VIT registration; desirable experience in upper primary or lower secondary. Applicants should align with Chairo’s Statement of Faith and values.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage classrooms and foster positive attitudes to learning.
• Ability to plan lessons aligned with school policies and Christian worldview.
• Experience engaging with families and communities to support student growth.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the curriculum in line with school policies and Christian worldview.
• Foster a safe, caring learning environment and model Christ's love.
• Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Build strong relationships with students and parents.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Communication with families

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Education

VIT registration

Job description

Middle School Core Teachers

Large multi-campus Christian school

Part-time, ongoing and fixed-term positions

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 Core Teachers for Middle School (Years 5–8) at our Drouin campus, commencing in January 2027.

The primary responsibility of these teachers will be to deliver the curriculum in a manner consistent with the guidelines and policies set by the school board and leadership team, and from a Christian worldview perspective.

Chairo teachers are also expected to foster a safe and caring environment for all students while endeavouring to role model the love of Jesus Christ to all. Other responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining a learning environment in which students are encouraged to have positive attitudes towards learning, and in which challenging and achievable expectations are set for students


• Effectively assessing student performance and providing feedback in an encouraging and confidence-building manner


• Planning and carrying out daily activities to fulfil the objectives of the school’s educational policies and mission statement


• Building relationships with students and parents in a manner that establishes a partnering approach to learning

Having obtained relevant tertiary qualifications in education and being registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching, the successful candidates will also possess the following important characteristics:

• Demonstrated commitment to the school’s Statement of Faith


• Experience teaching upper primary and/or lower secondary levels (desirable)


• Sound knowledge of teaching from a Christian worldview perspective


• Ability to utilise a range of teaching strategies as may be relevant


• Ability to build strong partnering relationships and communication channels with students and parents

Successful applicants will need to be in agreement with and model Chairo’s Statement of Faith.

The safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all our 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.