Rural Program Teacher – Year 9 (Residential/Experiential)

Christian College Geelong; Geelong; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition fee discounts for employees’'s

Christian ethos and community

Job summary

Christian College Geelong seeks an enthusiastic Rural Program Teacher – Year 9 to join the Back Creek Rural Program for the 2027 academic year. Based at Back Creek Farm, you will deliver immersive learning experiences and combine teaching with mentoring, pastoral care and community living.

You will work closely with the Director of Rural Program to support Year 9 students in a residential setting, promoting resilience, teamwork and personal growth while aligning with the College’s Christian

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualification and Victorian Institute of Teaching registration.
• Experience creating engaging learning experiences for adolescents.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Passion for experiential/outdoor or alternative learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging learning experiences aligned with the College's ethos and Back Creek Rural Program.
• Foster strong relationships with students and support their personal, social and emotional development.
• Supervise, guide and mentor students within farm work teams and broader residential activities.
• Promote high standards of student behaviour through positive relationship-based practices.
• Contribute to student wellbeing, including health and pastoral care needs.
• Assist with the daily operation and organisation of the Back Creek homestead and residential environment.
• Ensure standards of safety, cleanliness, organisation and hygiene are maintained.
• Facilitate recreational, community-building and evening activities.
• Maintain accurate student records, observations and reports.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance the effectiveness of the Rural Program.
• Support the Christian mission, values and culture of the College.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Engaging learning experiences for adol

Outdoor/experiential learning

Education

Teaching qualification

VIT registration

Job description

Christian College Geelong seeks an enthusiastic Rural Program Teacher – Year 9 to join the Back Creek Rural Program for the 2027 academic year. Based at Back Creek Farm, you will deliver immersive learning experiences and combine teaching with mentoring, pastoral care and community living.

You will work closely with the Director of Rural Program to support Year 9 students in a residential setting, promoting resilience, teamwork and personal growth while aligning with the College’s Christian