Junior School Library Teacher (Part-Time, 12 Months)

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.

Purpose of the role

The Junior School Library Teacher fosters a love of reading, and information literacy in students from ELC to Year 6. The
role supports classroom teaching, promotes quality literature, and ensures the library is a vibrant, inclusive learning
environment that aligns with the College’s values and curriculum.

Main Duties/Responsibilities

• Create a learning space that inspires a love of learning for our junior students
• Support our teachers to empower students to be critical and creative thinkers
• Encourage parents to share in their children’s learning and, in turn, model life-long learning
• Inspire and develop the reading culture across the school
• Organise the library database and help students to find materials and resources
  

Selection Criteria

Experience

• Experience in libraries, literature programs, or information services (preferred but not essential)
• Involvement in, or contributions to, the school community beyond the classroom
• Evidence of regular involvement in professional learning
  

Skills and attributes

• Demonstrated love of learning, reading, and general love of reading
• Passionate about children’s literature and fostering a love of reading
• Strong knowledge of contemporary teaching and learning practices
• Ability to design learning experiences that differentiate for varying abilities
• Skilled in library systems and information organisation (or willingness to learn)
• Highly organised, warm, and child-centred in approach
• Collaborative and proactive team member
• Proficiency in digital learning tools and library management systems
• Knowledge of child safe practices, including reporting requirements

Qualifications and Employer Requirements

• 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.

Child Safety at ELTHAM College

All staff at ELTHAM College are responsible for providing a safe environment and the protection of children and young
people within our care, including promoting physical, emotional and cultural safety. All staff are responsible for reporting
information about suspected child abuse. All staff share in the responsibility for the prevention and detection of child
abuse and promptly raise any issues or concerns about a child’s safety. All staff are required to follow the School’s Child
Safe policies and Child Safety Code of Conduct.

ELTHAM College takes a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and is fully committed to ensuring that its strategies,
policies, procedures, and practices meet all Child Safe Standards as specified in Ministerial Order No. 1359 (2022). All
applicants should refer to our Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct found at Policies - Eltham College.