Overview
Maths & Science Teacher (Traralgon)
Large multi-campus Christian school
Part‑time (approx. 0.5 FTE) ongoing position
Traralgon location
Chairo Christian School is a non‑denominational Christian school with 1900 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, preparing students thoroughly for further study, careers, service and life in general.
We are currently seeking to appoint a Maths & Science Teacher to teach in Middle School (Years 5 to 8) at our Traralgon campus commencing in Term 1 next year.
Responsibilities
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.
* Maintain a learning environment in which students are encouraged to have positive attitudes towards learning and in which challenging and achievable expectations are set.
* Effectively assess student performance and provide feedback in an encouraging and confidence‑building manner.
* Plan and carry out daily activities to fulfil the objectives of the school's educational policies and mission statement.
* Build relationships with students and parents in a manner that establishes a partnering approach to learning.
* Ensure the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all students; in the recruitment process Chairo undertakes rigorous reference and background checking, including Working with Children and Police Record checks. Applicants are requested to review Chairo's Child Safety booklet.
Qualifications
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 upper primary and/or lower secondary levels (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.
Application
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 (closing date for applications is Tuesday 4 November).
Other Details
Employment Type: Part‑time
Vacancy: 1
Yearly Salary: 89000 –
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