03 9437 1421
employment@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au
About this job
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 is a vibrant and inclusive community dedicated to achieving excellence for every student, regardless of their chosen pathway. You are a visionary educational leader with both strategic insight and operational expertise, capable of enhancing our commitment to high-quality programs and fostering an environment of unwavering ambition for all students.
In this role you will lead a talented and dedicated team of Faculty leaders in the senior school and will drive excellence in curriculum design, fostering a culture of innovative teaching, where students and educators alike are encouraged to embrace challenges and explore new possibilities. Your vision and leadership will help shape a future-focused education that prepares students to thrive.
A key aspect of your leadership will involve leveraging data to inform teaching practices and guide continuous improvement. By using evidence-based insights, you will ensure that the learning experience is both personalised and impactful, meeting the diverse needs of all students.
To be successful in this role you will bring an innovation mindset, well-developed project management skills, an understanding of contemporary pedagogies, the ability to upskill others in evidence-based approaches and experience and effectiveness in leadership.
ELTHAM College offers:
- A professional collaborative working environment where all staff and students are supported
- A flexible and innovative curriculum where student voice is valued and encouraged
- A unique bushland setting that provides excellent opportunities for students to gain respect for, and an understanding of, the natural environment
- A culture of continuous professional improvement that includes classroom-based learning, mentoring and coaching
- A competitive salary and benefits, with time and position of responsibility allowance
- Supportive and collegiate team
- Free on-site parking
- On-site café
- Free access to the College gym, close to walking tracks in a tranquil yet energetic environment
- Employee Assistance Program
Be inspired by the young people of the College and have the green and leafy surrounds of the ELTHAM College Research campus as your work backdrop!
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 www.elthamcollege.vic.edu.au/abouteltham/policies/.
Applicants must be entitled to live and work in Australia.
Application process:
- Access the position description from ELTHAM College Website
- Submit a cover letter addressed to the Principal, Richard Lisle, addressing the key selection criteria in the position description
- Include your Curriculum vitae detailing your experience and what you have delivered in schools in the context of the information provided in the position description
- Cover letter and CV to be emailed to employment@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au or via ‘apply now’ below
- Closing date: 12.00pm Monday 18 November
For enquiries, please contact Rebecca Millar, Director of People and Culture, rmillar@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au or (03) 9433 9945
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates and appoint at any stage prior to the closing date.