Employment Opportunities at MECS

We are very excited to have a number of incredible opportunities to welcome new staff to our team at MECS!

Kindergarten Co-educator
3 Year old Kindergarten Teacher
4 Year old Kindergarten Teacher
2025 Primary Digital Technologies Teacher
Casual Relief Teachers and Potential Short-Term Contracts in Term 4, 2024.
Teaching and Learning Executive Assistant
Community Advancement Coordinator
Community Communications Officer

See the MECS website for more details and how to apply.

https://www.mecs.vic.edu.au/employment/

Applicants must have a working with Children card and current Police Record Check.

MECS has a strict Child Safety Policy. The safety and wellbeing of all our students is a high priority. As part of our recruitment process, MECS undertakes rigorous reference and background checking. Positions are not available to overseas applicants.

Please be aware that applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, and interviews and offers may occur prior to the closing date. MECS does not accept unsolicited agency approaches. We expect candidates to apply directly.

Mount Evelyn Christian School provides Christ-centered schooling with learning experiences that challenge each student to actively live for God in His world, while partnering with Christian parents in the nurture of their children. We would like the successful applicant to wholeheartedly join a team implementing a distinctively biblical approach to education.

Kindergarten Co-educator

Mount Evelyn Christian School is seeking a passionate Kindergarten Co-educator. This is an ongoing position (approx. 2 days per week – Tuesdays and Thursdays), commencing 22 January 2025.

Key selection criteria

Dedicated and proficient early childhood co-educator seeking to support the delivery of rich learning experiences.
Proven capacity to build strong relationships with children, colleagues and families.
Certificate III or Diploma in Children’s Services.
Current Working With Children Check.

The successful applicant will need to:

Be in agreement with, and actively commit to, the Christian ethos and Core Values as expressed in the MECS ‘Focus on Identity’ document.
Be able to prioritise, problem solve, demonstrate initiative and utilise common sense.

Please view our Application Procedure for details about how to apply for this position.

Please complete the MECS Application Form as part of your application.

Please read the Kindergarten Co-educator Job Description for additional information also.

For enquiries, please contact Gill Birkett on 9738 6000 or gill.birkett@mecs.vic.edu.au

Applications close: 3pm, Monday, 21October, 2024.

3 Year old Kindergarten Teacher

Mount Evelyn Christian School is seeking a passionate three-year-old Kindergarten Teacher. This is a fixed one year Maternity-Leave position (0.49 FTE), commencing 22 January 2025. The days of work each week are Tuesday and Thursday, with some flexible planning time.

Key selection criteria

Dedicated and professional early childhood educator seeking to deliver rich learning experiences.
Proven capacity to build strong relationships with children, colleagues and families
Is able to articulate a Christian perspective for learning and shapes curriculum and pedagogy accordingly.
Can pursue innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
Early Childhood VIT registration to teach.

The successful applicant will need to:

Be in agreement with, and actively commit to, the Christian ethos and Core Values as expressed in the MECS ‘Focus on Identity’ document.
Be able to prioritise, problem solve, demonstrate initiative and utilise common sense.

Please view our Application Procedure for details about how to apply for this position.

Please complete the MECS Application Form as part of your application.

Please read the Kindergarten Teacher Job Description for additional information also.

For enquiries, please contact Gill Birkett on 9738 6000 or gill.birkett@mecs.vic.edu.au

Applications close: 9am, Friday, 18 October, 2024.

4 Year old Kindergarten Teacher

Mount Evelyn Christian School is seeking a passionate four-year-old Kindergarten Teacher. This is a fixed one year Maternity-Leave position (0.64 FTE), commencing 22 January 2025. The days of work each week are Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Key selection criteria

Dedicated and professional early childhood educator seeking to deliver rich learning experiences.
Proven capacity to build strong relationships with children, colleagues and families.
Is able to articulate a Christian perspective for learning and shapes curriculum and pedagogy accordingly.
Can pursue innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
Early Childhood VIT registration to teach.

The successful applicant will need to:

Be in agreement with, and actively commit to, the Christian ethos and Core Values as expressed in the MECS ‘Focus on Identity’ document.
Be able to prioritise, problem solve, demonstrate initiative and utilise common sense.

Please view our Application Procedure for details about how to apply for this position.

Please complete the MECS Application Form as part of your application.

Please read the Kindergarten Teacher Job Description for additional information also.

For enquiries, please contact Gill Birkett on 9738 6000 or gill.birkett@mecs.vic.edu.au

Applications close: 10am, Monday, 28 October, 2024.

2025 Primary Digital Technologies Teacher

Mount Evelyn Christian School is seeking a passionate, enthusiastic and capable teacher of Primary School Digital Technologies. This is a negotiable position (0.8 – full-time FTE), commencing 22 January 2025.

The successful applicant will be a classroom teacher tasked with implementing the Victorian Technologies Curriculum, which includes Design and Technology and Digital Technologies Victorian Technology Curriculum v2.0 .

Key selection criteria

Demonstrated high-quality teaching skills.
Able to articulate a Christian perspective for language learning and shapes curriculum and pedagogy accordingly.
VIT registered.

The successful applicant will need to:

Be in agreement with, and actively commit to, the Christian ethos and Core Values as expressed in the MECS ‘Focus on Identity’ document.
Be able to prioritise, problem solve, demonstrate initiative and utilise common sense.

Please view our Application Procedure for details about how to apply for this position.

Please complete the MECS Application Form as part of your application.

Please read the Primary Digital Technologies Job Description for additional information also.

For enquiries, please contact Janet Anderson on 9738 6000 or janderson@mecs.vic.edu.au

Applications close: 5pm, Wednesday, 23 October, 2024.

Teaching & Learning Executive Assistant

Mount Evelyn Christian School has a part-time (0.6-0.8 FTE, negotiable) position available for a Teaching & Learning Executive Assistant, commencing Wednesday 22 January, 2025. The hours are 8:20am – 4:30pm.

The primary task of the T&L Executive Assistant is to assist both Head of Primary and Head of Secondary with teaching and learning administrative tasks. These include but are not limited to facilitating NAPLAN, Parent Teacher Interviews, end of semester reports, as well as being an active member of the administrative team. The successful applicant will possess strong computer literacy skills.

Please view our Application Procedure for details about how to apply for this position.

Please complete the Application Form as part of your application.

Please read the Teaching and Learning Executive Assistant Job Description for additional information also.

For enquiries, please contact Lo-Arna Riches on 9738 6000 or lriches@mecs.vic.edu.au

Applications close: 3.00pm, Thursday 7 November.

Community Advancement Coordinator

Mount Evelyn Christian School has a part-time (0.6-0.8 FTE, negotiable) position available for a Community Advancement Coordinator, commencing Wednesday 22 January, 2025. The hours are 8:20am – 4:30pm.

The Community Advancement Coordinator’s primary task is to support & develop external and internal community relationships. They will lead the Community Advancement team, offering leadership and strategic direction to the team. They will work closely with the Principal, Enrolment Manager and Executive Assistant assisting and complementing them in their role as required.

Please view our Application Procedure for details about how to apply for this position.

Please complete the Application Form as part of your application.

Please read the Community Advancement Coordinator Job Description for additional information also.

For enquiries, please contact Lo-Arna Riches on 9738 6000 or lriches@mecs.vic.edu.au

Applications close: 3.00pm, Thursday 7 November.

Community Communications Officer

Mount Evelyn Christian School has a part-time (0.4 FTE) position available for a Community Communications Officer, commencing Wednesday 22 January, 2025. The hours are 8:20am – 4:30pm.

The Community Communications Officer’s primary task is to support & take direction from the Community Advancement Coordinator as his or her assistant with areas of communication, in particular relevant newsletters. The role also has a special focus on connecting with alumni.

Please view our Application Procedure for details about how to apply for this position.

Please complete the Application Form as part of your application.

Please read the Community Communications Officer Job Description for additional information also.

For enquiries, please contact Lo-Arna Riches on 9738 6000 or lriches@mecs.vic.edu.au

Applications close: 3.00pm, Thursday 7 November.

Casual Relief Teachers and Potential Short-Term Contracts in Term 4, 2024.

Mount Evelyn Christian School is seeking applicants for Casual Relief Teachers to cover Secondary School. Casual Relief Teachers are generally engaged at short notice, usually for a half-day or full day, and occasionally several days at a time. New graduates and experienced teachers are welcome to apply.

There is also the potential of requiring short-term contracts in Maths, English, Humanities and Learning Intervention throughout the year. We would love to hear from dedicated teachers interested in these roles also.

Please view our Application Procedure for details about how to apply for this position.

Please complete the CRT Application Form as part of your application.

Please read the Teacher Job Description for additional information also.

We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible.

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