VM Coordinator & VM/VCE Teacher

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

Job summary

Chairo Christian School in the Melbourne region invites applications for a full-time VM Coordinator and VM/VCE Teacher at our Pakenham campus, commencing January 2027. You will deliver the curriculum for Senior School (Years 9–12) from a Christian worldview and align with school policies.

The role requires strong classroom management, faith‑based education, and the ability to build partnerships with students and parents.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in education and Victoria Teaching registration required.
• Demonstrated commitment to the school’s Statement of Faith.
• Experience teaching VCE Vocational Major is 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 with students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a learning environment with positive attitudes and clear expectations.
• Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Plan and carry out daily activities aligned with school policies and mission.
• Build strong partnerships with students and parents to support learning.

Skills

Curriculum delivery

Classroom management

Christian worldview

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor of Education (or equivalent)

Teaching registration (VIT)

Job description

VM Coordinator & VM/VCE Teacher

Large multi-campus Christian school

Full-time, ongoing position

Pakenham 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 VM (Vocational Major) Coordinator & VM/VCE Teacher to work in Senior School (Years 9-12) at our Pakenham campus, commencing in January 2027.

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 VCE Vocational Major (desirable) and/or VCE subjects
• 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.

An online application can be completed and submitted, together with a covering letter and resume, by selecting the Current Vacancies link on the Employment page on Chairo’s website (www.chairo.vic.edu.au/careers).

The closing date for applications is Sunday 8 November.