Secondary Music Teacher

Chairo Christian School; Drouin; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chairo Christian School in Drouin is seeking a dedicated Secondary Music Teacher to teach in both Middle School (Years 5–8) and Senior School (Years 9–12) at the Drouin campus, commencing in Term 1 next year. The role involves delivering curriculum from a Christian worldview and aligning with school policies.

The successful candidate will foster a safe, caring environment, demonstrate commitment to faith, and collaborate with families and staff to support student growth in music.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in education and registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
• Demonstrated commitment to the school’s Statement of Faith.
• Experience teaching Music at 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 with students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a learning environment with positive attitudes and high expectations.
• Assess student performance and provide encouraging feedback.
• Plan and carry out daily activities aligned with school policies and mission.
• Build relationships with students and parents to promote collaborative learning.

Skills

Music teaching

Relationship building

Assessment

Feedback

Classroom planning

Education

Teaching qualification

VIT registration

Statement of Faith alignment

Job description

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 Secondary Music Teacher to teach inbothMiddle School (Years 5 to 8) and Senior School (Years 9 to 12) at our Drouin campus, commencing in Term 1 next year.

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 Music (secondary 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.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 22 November.