Trainee Teacher

Trainee Teacher
• Large multi-campus Christian school
• Part-time (2 days/week), fixed-term position
• Any Chairo campus

We are currently seeking to appoint a Trainee Teacher to work part-time while studying for either a Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching at either Eastern College Australia or Christian Heritage College through CITE Alliance Victoria.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a caring Christian environment and learn on-the-job skills while studying to become a teacher.

Chairo Christian School is a non-denominational Christian school with 1,900 Kinder to Year 12 students attending five 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.

• Provide a godly example to students and fellow staff members through their practice, manner, relationships and general lifestyle
• Support teachers in development of differentiated lesson plans
• Assess and provide feedback to students
• Assist classroom teachers with monitoring and maintaining student pastoral care and wellbeing
• Engage in the faith life of the school, including attendance at events such as staff devotions or worship

• Demonstrated commitment to the school's Statement of Faith
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Understanding of appropriate behaviours when working with children
• Good computer literacy skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

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.

To apply for this position, please follow the steps below:

• Express your interest through the CITE Alliance website
• Make an application to study as a CITE Alliance student with either Eastern College Australia or Christian Heritage College
• Complete and submit a Trainee Teacher application, together with a covering letter and resume, by selecting the Current Vacancies link on the Employment page on Chairo's website (chairo.vic.edu.au/careers).

The closing date for applications is Sunday 28 September.