Senior Secondary Coordinator

Medowie Christian School; Port Stephens; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP Program

Salary sacrificing options

Job summary

Medowie Christian School in Port Stephens (NSW) invites applications for a full-time Senior Secondary Coordinator. The role focuses on leading culture and classrooms across Years 10–12 within a Christian worldview, while teaching secondary classes in the chosen learning area.

You will work with a committed staff and families to guide students beyond school gates. The position starts Term 1, 2027, and includes a leadership allowance.

Qualifications

• Must have teaching qualifications and be registered with NESA.
• Committed Christian educator with leadership and service mindset.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the culture and classrooms for Years 10–12 as part of the Middle Leadership Team.
• Teach Secondary classes in the approved learning area.
• Collaborate with families and staff to support student progression and well-being.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Biblical worldview

Active Christian faith

Education

Teaching qualifications

NESA registration

Job description

About Medowie

Medowie Christian School (MCS) is part of Christian Education Ministries (CEM), a protestant non-denominational, Christian Education organisation, whose mission is to develop each and every student to be equipped spiritually, academically, socially and physically to flourish and be a positive influence on the world around them. CEM is wholeheartedly committed to excellence in education so that students are“well known, well loved, and well taught”by dedicated, trained, Christian staff.

CEM is a growing network, with 17 schools in 5 states, and is also the largest non-government Distance Education provider in Australia.

Medowie Christian School is a leading independent school serving the Port Stephens community. Our charter goes beyond producing great scholars, we aim to grow courageous and compassionate young men and women with truth and wisdom in Christ.

In recent years we have embedded a strategic approach to teaching and learning. Our teaching team fully embraces our evidence-based teaching approach, welcome regular feedback on their lessons, and engage positively in professional coaching. We are constantly looking to become better, not busy and we are confident you will become a better teacher as a result of working with us.

About the role

An opportunity exists to join a fantastic, committed team, in teaching and supporting students within a Christian environment and biblical worldview. We are seeking a committed Christian educator with a heart for leadership and service to be a part of our Middle Leadership Team. The Senior Secondary Coordinator is responsible for leading the culture and classrooms from Year 10 - 12 and is a key leadership position within our school. Working alongside students and families supporting them as they progress from Secondary School into their next right step is critical. Establishing firm foundations within our learning community and preparing them for lives beyond the school gates. The position will include teaching of Secondary classes within the successful applicants key learning area as well as a leadership allowance to support you and the role.

This full time role is expected to start Term 1, 2027.

To learn a little more about the role please see the current Role Description.

About you

• You have suitable teaching qualifications and are registered with NESA.
• You are enthusiastic and have excellent interpersonal skills.
• You’re willing to receive feedback on your teaching and implement changes in your pursuit of growth as a teacher.
• You care deeply for your students and desire to see them grow mentally, physically, socially and spiritually, as they develop the resilience and character needed to succeed beyond school.
• You have a strong commitment to Christian schooling and are able to teach from a biblical worldview.
• You have an active Christian faith and regularly attend church.
• Be part of a faith community that shares regular devotions and prayer with a focus on building one another up for the work of the Gospel.
• Enjoy professional development, high levels of collaboration and support amongst a national group of schools.
• Successful candidates will join a skilled, supportive and vibrant teaching team.
• EAP Program
• Salary sacrificing options available