About ELTHAM College
ELTHAM College is an independent co-educational school in Nillumbik Shire, northeast of Melbourne. At ELTHAM, education
is a daring adventure – we provide authentic learning opportunities so that students can become world-ready.
ELTHAM College grows the heart and mind of each child. We believe that school is an adventure where children learn to think
for themselves, in preparation for a future of exciting possibilities. Located in an extraordinary environment, students
experience an engaging, rigorous world-ready curriculum while being supported with warmth, care and respect.
The College has a strong commitment to technology. All applicants should be able to demonstrate their desire to maximize
the use of technology in an educational environment
ELTHAM College is committed to global awareness and global citizenship.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in curriculum development in the early learning years
• Involvement in, or contributions to, the school community beyond the classroom
• Evidence of regular involvement in professional learning

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Knowledge and understanding of the EYLF and current issues in Early Childhood reforms
• Understanding of the ‘National Quality Standards’ and ‘The Early Years Learning Framework’
• Demonstrate thorough processes for preparation, planning and documenting of the teaching and learning program
• Demonstrate personal energy and enthusiasm for working with ELC and primary aged children
• Ability to foster a culture of openness and transparency
• Encourage collaboration across student, staff, and community groups
• Ability to develop effective working relationships and rapport with students
• Is a team player with a hands-on approach, being flexible and adaptable
• Possess excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise workload, able to be proactive and demonstrate

initiative

• Ability to assist in the development/implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures
• Capacity to accommodate different student learning styles and abilities
• Ability to develop constructive relationships with students which engender positive attitudes to learning
• High level communication and interpersonal skills when relating to students, parents and staff
• Knowledge of child safe practices, including reporting requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS

• A Degree in Early Childhood Education or Teaching qualification as approved by the Australian Education and Care

Quality Authority (ACECQA)

• Clearance to work with children - registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)
• Entitled to live and work in Australia
• Current First Aid Certificate
• A commitment and capacity to contribute to the College’s co-curricular program
• Completion of Protecting Children – Mandatory Reporting and Other Obligations (training provided by DoE Victoria)

ORGANISATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

ELTHAM College is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of its staff and students. ELTHAM College and its staff must
comply with a range of statutory requirements, including child safe, equal opportunity, occupational health and safety, privacy
and trade practice. ELTHAM College also expects staff to comply with its policies and procedures, which relate to statutory
requirements and our day-to-day operations.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Our Early Learning Centre, ELC, provides a creative, safe, and nurturing environment that enhances each child’s curiosity and
natural desire to learn. This inspirational atmosphere celebrates the importance of play and encourages children to discover,
question, create and to investigate possibilities about themselves and their world.
Our curriculum highlights all learning areas, including early language skills and emerging literacy. The children participate in a
range of specialist sessions that include Library, Music, Perceptual Motor Program. Nature based education is a key component
of the ELC learning experience and supports the commitment to sustainable education principles.
This role will report to the Head of ELC and work collaboratively to achieve the objectives of the Junior School from ELC.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• To plan and implement programs which ensure that the Centre meets all the requirements of the preschool funding
  criteria of the Department of Education and Training. The National Quality Framework (NQF), that consists of the
  Education and Care Services National Law and Education and Care Services National Regulations and the Victorian Early

Years Learning and Development framework (VEYLDF)

• Ensuring the Early Learning Centre is always, compliant in relation to all Children Services Regulations and are

consistent with the policies of the College and Early Learning Centre

• Work collaboratively with ELC team members to ensure that the ELC continues to develop and deliver an innovative

program of exceptional standards

• Provide leadership whilst working as a member of a co-operative team to provide an appropriate educational

program for the children

• Be responsible for sharing housekeeping tasks of preparation, hygiene, safety and packing away, with other staff

related to the daily program and presentation of the indoor and outdoor environment

• Develop confidence and self-esteem in students and act as a role model
• Model professional learning and development to inspire and support ELC staff
• Use a wide range of teaching strategies to cater for a range of student learning needs and to effectively monitor student

progress

• Use and promote ICT as a teaching, learning and administrative tool
• Identify and cater for individual learner needs, conferring with other teachers, educators and/or specialist staff in the

School, Director, ELC and Junior School and Head of ELC

• Maintain ongoing documentation of children to ensure that the individual needs of children are met
• Liaise with affiliated professionals when additional support is required to meet children’s needs
• Provide pastoral and academic care for students within and beyond the ELC

evaluation of teaching tasks and planning for children with additional needs

• Promote excellence and cater for needs of students to be both challenged and supporte