Head of Senior School (Pakenham)

The Head of Senior School (Pakenham) is an important position of responsibility within the school's management structure, assisting the Principal by overseeing the daily activities of Senior School (Years 9 to 12). They are directly responsible for leading the teaching staff, and for overseeing the smooth operation of the sub-school in a manner that promotes a healthy Christ-centred school community.

As a respected teacher, the Head of Senior School (Pakenham) 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 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


• 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.

Chairo Christian School is a non-denominational Christian school with 1,800 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.