Secondary Physics & Maths Teacher

Chairo Christian School; Drouin; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Chairo Christian School is seeking a Secondary Physics & Maths Teacher for the Drouin campus, starting January 2027. This is a part-time ongoing role (approximately 0.6 to 0.8 FTE) with potential for additional responsibilities.

The role focuses on delivering Physics and Maths curriculum for Years 9–12 from a Christian worldview, within a caring community. Applicants should be registered with VIT and committed to the school’s faith framework.

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
• Experience teaching Physics and/or Maths at a VCE level is desirable.
• Ability to teach from a Christian worldview perspective.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the curriculum in line with school policies and Christian worldview.
• Foster a safe and caring classroom environment.
• Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Plan and deliver daily activities aligned with school policies and mission.
• Build strong relationships with students and parents to support learning.

Skills

Physics teaching

Maths teaching

Christian worldview

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

Job description

Secondary 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 Secondary 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-breaking 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.