Junior School Library Teacher (part-time, fixed term)

ELTHAM College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

ELTHAM College in Melbourne’s Victoria invites applications for a passionate Junior School Library Teacher (0.6 FTE) to join our Learning and Teaching team for the 2027 school year.

You will deliver engaging library lessons from ELC to Year 6, collaborate with classroom teachers, foster a love of reading, and contribute to a welcoming library culture within a dynamic, supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Appropriate teaching qualification and current VIT registration.
• Experience in primary education and/or library teaching desirable.
• Knowledge of library systems and digital learning tools (or willingness to learn).

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging library lessons across the Junior School from ELC to Year 6.
• Collaborate with teachers to support curriculum programs.
• Contribute to a vibrant reading culture and welcoming library environment.
• Support planning and reflective practice within the Learning and Teaching team.

Skills

Collaboration

Organised

Team player

Child safety knowledge

Education

Teaching qualification and VIT registration

Tools

Library systems

Digital learning tools

Job description

ELTHAM College is seeking a passionate, student-centred and VIT registered Junior School Library Teacher to join our Learning and Teaching team for the 2027 school year. This 0.6 FTE role will be spread across the week to support consistent engagement with students and collaborative planning across the Junior School.

The Junior School Library Teacher plays a key role in fostering a love of reading, developing information and literacy skills, whilst maintaining a dynamic and welcoming library environment. Working with students from ELC to Year 6, the successful applicant will deliver engaging library lessons, collaborate with teachers to support curriculum programs, and contribute to a vibrant reading culture across the school.

ELTHAM College is an independent co-educational school located in the Nillumbik Shire, on 98 acres, in the northeast of Melbourne. ELTHAM College grows the heart and mind of each child. We believe that school is a daring 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.

We are seeking an educator who:

• Brings passion for children’s literature and literacy development
• Creates inclusive and engaging learning experiences
• Builds positive relationships with students, staff and families
• Works collaboratively within a team environment
• Is organised, proactive, and enthusiastic about shaping a thriving library space
• Has demonstratedknowledge of child safe practices including reporting requirements

Qualifications and Requirements

• Appropriate teaching qualification and current VIT registration
• Experience in primary education and/or library teaching programs is desirable
• Knowledge of library systems and digital learning tools (or willingness to learn)

Why Join ELTHAM College?

• Be part of a connected, engaged, and caring College community
• Lead and learn alongside exceptional educators and support teams, who inspire and support one another
• Enjoy a beautiful natural campus setting on 98 acres, that fosters wellbeing and connection
• Contribute to a school where every student is known, valued, and encouraged to achieve their best

Be inspired by the young people of theCollege and have the green and leafy surrounds of the ELTHAM College Research campus as your work backdrop!

Applicants must be entitled to live and work in Australia.

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.