Year 5 or 6 Primary School Core Teacher

Chairo Christian School; Drouin; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Chairo Christian School is seeking a Year 5–6 Primary Core Teacher for the Middle School (Years 5–8) at our Drouin campus, commencing January 2027. The successful candidate will deliver the curriculum with a Christian worldview and support a caring, faith-centered learning community.

The role requires relevant education qualifications and VIC Teaching registration, with desirable experience teaching upper primary and a commitment to the school’s Statement of Faith.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in education and Vic—Teaching registration are required.
• Experience teaching upper primary is desirable.
• Demonstrated commitment to the school’s Statement of Faith.
• Ability to utilise a range of teaching strategies to meet students’ needs.
• Ability to build strong partnering relationships with students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver curriculum in line with school policies and Christian worldview.
• Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Plan and carry out daily activities to meet educational objectives.
• Foster a safe, caring learning environment and build partnerships with families.

Skills

Christian worldview teaching

Upper primary experience

Strong communication

Relationship building

Education

Tertiary qualifications in education

Registration with Victorian Institute of Teaching

Job description

Full-time, ongoing or fixed-term position

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 Year 5 or 6 Primary School Core Teacher in Middle School (Years 5–8) at our Drouin 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 at an upper primary 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 Tuesday 3 November.