Are you an experienced teacher, with a passion for teaching students with additional needs, and a skillset in proactive team management within a Christian community? We have a role you may be interested in.
This is a permanent full time position, commencing Term 1, 2025, and will report to the Valley Hope Christian School Campus Director. All applicants should be suitably qualified and have a vision for inclusive education and service at Valley Hope Christian School and be committed to developing a Christian culture that encourages participation.
Valley Hope Christian School is a special school providing Christian Education for students with a mild to moderate level of intellectual delay or Autism in Year 1 to Year 12. This co-educational Christian learning community is committed to developing and nurturing its students. Valley Hope School is located in Townsend on the far north coast of NSW and is part of the Pacific Group of ten Christian schools, with six of these schools located in regional NSW. Valley Hope School is located on the same site as Pacific Valley Christian School and has its own Campus Director but shares facilities. Each student is unique, and we aim to develop the full potential in each individual by providing a mixture of individualised and small group instruction and support. Valley Hope School has a clear vision to honour Christ in all its programs and practices. Each staff member is a committed Christian and holds strongly to the belief that we are all created and loved by God.
Job Description
As part of your application, please complete this application form: VHCS Application Form
To be considered for this role, you must upload a completed copy of this application form into the 'Other Documents' section, along with all other documents requested. Please check you have uploaded all the required documents or made a note of missing documents, before pressing submit.
Desired Skills and Experience
Qualifications/Skills required:
Strong personal faith and passionate about Christian Education
Qualified teacher with training and/or experience teaching students with a disability
Motivated and capable to teach students from a Biblical perspective
Demonstrated ability to teach and manage students with additional needs
Highly developed communication, administrative & organisational skills
Proactive team management skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Knowledge of school curriculum policies and procedures
Enthusiastic & passionate about student development
Capacity to implement and develop policy and procedures aligned to the school’s vision
Passionate about mission & service in the local, national & international arena
First Aid training (or willingness to complete)
Approved Working with Children Check
Good physical health
Responsibility for Assisting the Campus Director:
Administration
Individual Student Plans Coordination
Student Learning and Staff and Student Welfare and Development
Leadership and Staff Development in collaboration with the Campus Director
As a valued member of our community you will:
Have the opportunity to be a part of a supportive Christian community
Share in daily devotions as a staff
Access career growth & development
Have Global Mission opportunities
The School offers staff the opportunity to grow in their careers in a strongly mentored and caring environment. Commitment to a local church and the ethos of Christian education is essential. Applications should include a reference from a minister of the church you regularly attend.
For further information, please contact the HR Department by email hr@pacific.education, referencing the school and role you are enquiring about.
Early applications are appreciated to assist the interview process. Please note that applications will be considered as received, and an appointment may be made prior to the date applications close.
Valley Hope Christian School is a child safe workplace; all candidates are required to provide their NSW Working with Children Check Number for verification.
Candidates must comply with the NSW Teacher Accreditation Act and provide their NESA Accreditation Number for verification.
