Secondary Physics & Maths Teacher

St George Christian School; Drouin; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Chairo Christian School in Drouin invites applications for a VCE Physics & Maths Teacher in Senior School (Years 9–12) at the Drouin campus, commencing January 2027. The role is part-time ongoing (0.6–0.8 FTE) with potential responsibility for a Position of Responsibility.

Responsibilities include delivering curriculum in alignment with school policies from a Christian worldview, maintaining a positive learning environment, assessing student progress, planning daily activities, and building

Qualifications

• Must have tertiary qualifications in education and VIT registration.
• Experience teaching Physics and/or Maths at a VCE level desirable.
• Ability to teach from a Christian worldview and use varied teaching strategies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a learning environment with positive attitudes toward learning and set challenging yet achievable expectations for students.
• Assess student performance and provide encouraging feedback.
• Plan and carry out daily activities to meet school policies and mission statements.
• Build strong relationships with students and parents to foster a partnering approach to learning.

Skills

Physics teaching

Maths teaching

VCE experience

Christian worldview

Education

Bachelor of Education

VIT registration

Job description

VCE Physics & Maths Teacher Large multi-campus Christian school Part-time ongoing position (approx. 0.6 to 0.8 FTE) 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 a VCE Physics & Maths Teacher to work in Senior School (Years 9–12) at our Drouin campus, commencing in January 2027. There is also the possibility of a Position of Responsibility for a suitable candidate. 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 Physics and/or Maths at a VCE level (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 4 October.