Head of Teaching & Learning

Fixed-term (12-month) position of responsibility

Full-time or part-time leave replacement position

Traralgon 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 Head of Teaching & Learning to commence at our Traralgon campus in January 2026. A teaching load will apply in addition to Head of Teaching & Learning responsibilities.

The Head of Teaching & Learning is an important position of responsibility within the school’s management structure, assisting the Principal (Traralgon) by ensuring the delivery of high-quality Christ-centred education.

As a respected teacher, the Head of Teaching & Learning will provide educational leadership and act as a mentor to staff members while fostering an environment for their continued development. They will lead by setting a godly example to staff members and students in their teaching practice, relationships and lifestyle.

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:

• An active Christian lifestyle and demonstrated agreement with Chairo’s Statement of Faith
• Experience in an educational leadership position and/or substantial experience as a respected teacher
• Experience teaching at a primary and/or lower secondary school level (desirable)
• Sound knowledge of current educational practices and teaching from a Christian worldview perspective
• Ability to build strong partnering relationships and communication channels with all members of the campus community
• Post-graduate qualifications (desirable)

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 9 November.