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.

At ELTHAM College, our values guide the way we work, learn, and interact with one another. We encourage all staff to Be
courageous, Be curious, Be respectful, Own it and Be one team. These values underpin our commitment to a supportive,
inclusive, and collaborative community where every individual is encouraged to grow, take responsibility, embrace new ideas
and contribute positively to the learning and wellbeing of our students and colleagues.

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. The College is committed to fostering global awareness including equipping
our community to engage thoughtfully, ethically, and responsibly with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI).

Purpose of the role

The Junior School Chinese Teacher is responsible for delivering an engaging, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate Chinese
language program for students in Prep–Year 6. The role focuses on fostering students' curiosity, confidence and enjoyment of
language learning while developing their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, intercultural understanding and
appreciation of Chinese language and culture.

The role supports the academic, social, and emotional development of students through contemporary teaching practices,
differentiated learning experiences and positive relationships. The Junior School Chinese Teacher collaborates with colleagues
to develop meaningful learning opportunities that align with the College's vision, values, and curriculum frameworks.

Main Duties/Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

- Plan, deliver and assess engaging, developmentally appropriate Chinese language lessons aligned with the relevant

curriculum frameworks.
- Develop learning experiences that build students' listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, appropriate to their

age, stage of development and language proficiency.
- Incorporate communicative and immersive language teaching approaches to develop students' confidence in using

Chinese in authentic contexts.
- Integrate Chinese language learning with cultural exploration, intercultural understanding, and global citizenship.

- Differentiate teaching to accommodate students' diverse learning needs, abilities, prior language experiences, and

interests.
- Use a range of assessment strategies to monitor, record and report on student progress, providing constructive and

meaningful feedback to support learning growth.




- Integrate digital technologies and interactive resources to enhance language acquisition, engagement, and learning

outcomes.
- Create opportunities for students to develop curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and an appreciation of linguistic and

cultural diversity.

Pastoral Care and Wellbeing

- Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where students feel safe, respected, and confident to

participate in language learning.
- Build positive relationships with students that encourage engagement, resilience, confidence, and a willingness to take

risks in learning.
- Support students' social and emotional development by modelling respectful communication and promoting positive

interactions.
- Recognise and respond to individual student needs, providing appropriate support and extension to promote learning

and wellbeing.
- Establish clear expectations for student behaviour and actively promote the College's values and child safety standards.

Professional Practice

- Collaborate with Junior School colleagues to develop, implement, and refine Chinese language programs and

opportunities for integrated learning.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the College to support continuity and progression in Chinese language learning.

- Participate actively in staff meetings, professional learning, reflective practice, and performance development

processes.
- Maintain accurate records of student achievement, assessment, and progress in accordance with College

requirements.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and parents regarding student learning, progress, and wellbeing.

- Uphold the College's policies, values, professional standards, and child safety requirements.

Co-curricular and Community Engagement

- Contribute to the co-curricular life of the College through cultural activities, language events, clubs, and other relevant

programs.
- Develop opportunities for students to explore Chinese traditions, celebrations, and cultural practices through

meaningful learning experiences.
- Participate in excursions, school events and community activities that enrich students' learning and cultural

understanding.
- Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with parents, colleagues, and the wider school community.

- Contribute to initiatives that promote global awareness, intercultural understanding, and engagement with diverse

cultures.

Selection Criteria

Experience

- Preparing and delivering effective Chinese language teaching and learning programs for primary-aged students within

relevant curriculum frameworks.
- Using contemporary language teaching approaches, including communicative and immersive methodologies, to engage

students and develop language proficiency.




- Differentiating teaching and learning experiences to accommodate diverse student needs, abilities, interests and prior

language experiences.
- Assessing student learning, monitoring progress and providing meaningful feedback to support ongoing development.
- Creating engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences that foster students' interest in Chinese language and culture.
- Integrating digital technologies and a range of teaching resources to enhance student engagement and learning

outcomes.

- Contributing to collaborative curriculum planning, skilled learning and reflective teaching practice.

Skills and attributes

- Ability to inspire a love of language and culture in young people.

- Strong understanding of contemporary language teaching methodology, including communicative and immersion

approaches.

- Commitment to inclusive education and differentiated practice.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.

- Reflective, creative, adaptive and willing to innovate.

- Demonstrated alignment with ELTHAM College values of creativity, individuality, social awareness and community.

- 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)
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Education and Chinese (or equivalent)
- Experience teaching Secondary Chinese required
- Fluency in Mandarin (required) and excellent English communication skills
- 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 chance, 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.

📌 Junior School Chinese Teacher (part time, fixed term) (Victoria)
🏢 Eltham College
📍 Victoria