Head of Senior School (Pakenham)

Head of Senior School (Pakenham)

Ongoing teaching contract with initial one-year POR

Full-time 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 Head of Senior School / Secondary Teacher to commence in Senior School (Years 9 to 12) at our Pakenham campus in January 2027. 

TRANSITION PERIOD

This position of responsibility will apply for the 2027 school year. During this period, the Head of Senior School will lead and support the sub-school while contributing to the ongoing development of the Pakenham campus.

As the campus transitions to a revised leadership structure from 2028, the scope and responsibilities of this role may change in response to the school’s evolving needs and opportunities. Accordingly, this position beyond 2027 will be subject to the leadership structure determined for 2028 and an appropriate pathway will be provided for the suitable candidate.

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS

Having obtained relevant tertiary qualifications in education and being registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching, the successful candidate will be a respected teacher who leads by example.

They will also possess the following important characteristics:

• A genuine Christian faith, biblical foundation and active Christian lifestyle
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Chairo’s Statement of Faith
• Experience in an educational leadership position or substantial experience as a respected teacher
• 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 school community
• Demonstrated capacity to mentor, support and develop teaching staff

• Postgraduate qualifications in education or educational leadership, or progress towards such 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 15 November.