Primary School Teacher

St George Christian School; Traralgon; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Chairo Christian School in Traralgon invites applications for a Primary School Teacher to commence at our Traralgon campus in January 2027. This role delivers the curriculum in line with school policies and a Christian worldview.

We seek candidates with tertiary education qualifications and VIT registration, a commitment to faith, and ability to foster a safe, caring learning environment while building strong relationships with students and families.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in education with VIT registration.
• Experience teaching primary school preferred.
• Commitment to the school’s Statement of Faith.
• Ability to teach from a Christian worldview.
• Ability to use a range of teaching strategies.
• Strong communication with students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the curriculum in line with school policies from a Christian worldview.
• Foster a safe, caring environment and model the love of Jesus Christ.
• Maintain a positive learning environment with appropriate expectations.
• Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Plan daily activities to meet educational policies and mission.
• Build strong relationships with students and parents.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in education with VIT registration

Experience teaching primary school (preferred)

Commitment to the school’s Statement of Faith

Ability to teach from a Christian worldview

Ability to use a range of teaching strategies

Strong communication with students and parents

Job description

Primary School Teacher

Large multi-campus Christian school

Full-time or part-time ongoing position

Traralgon 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 Primary School Teacher to commence at our Traralgon campus in January 2027.

The primary responsibility of this teacher 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 candidate will also possess the following important characteristics:

• Demonstrated commitment to the school’s Statement of Faith
• Experience teaching at primary school 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 Sunday 30 August.