Chinese Secondary Teacher

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 Secondary Teacher of Chinese contributes to the delivery of a contemporary, engaging and student-centred language

learning program. The Teacher fosters curiosity, cultural understanding and confident language use, while supporting the

College's commitment to personalised learning, wellbeing and growth.

Main Duties/Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Plan, teach and assess a rigorous and engaging Chinese curriculum that reflects current pedagogical best practice
• Develop learning experiences that promote intercultural understanding, global citizenship and authentic

communication

• Use a range of assessment strategies to monitor, record and report on student progress
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs and abilities of students
• Integrate digital tools and learning technologies to enhance language learning

Learning Environment and Student Wellbeing

• Foster a classroom culture that is inclusive, supportive and encourages linguistic risk-taking
• Promote student wellbeing by building strong, positive relationships and modelling respectful interactions
• Monitor and support student engagement, academic progress and personal development

Professional Contribution

• Work collaboratively within the LOTE Faculty to develop and refine curriculum and shared resources
• Participate actively in professional learning, reflective practice and performance development processes
• Contribute to the broader life of the College, including excursions, cultural events, House activities and co-curricular

programs

Selection Criteria

Experience

• Demonstrated experience teaching Chinese in a secondary school setting

• Using contemporary language teaching approaches, including communicative and immersive methodologies

• Evidence of effective differentiation to support diverse learner needs, including extension and targeted support
• Assessing and providing meaningful feedback to support ongoing student growth
• Teaching or supporting VCE Chinese, including assessment and exam preparation practices (desirable)
• Experience contributing to cultural programs, language events, international partnerships or immersion experiences

(desirable)

• Involvement in, or contributions to, the school community beyond the classroom
• Evidence of regular involvement in professional learning

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; capacity to teach VCE Chinese advantageous
• 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 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 All applicants

should refer to our Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct found at Policies - Eltham College.