Eltham College
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    Company Profile

    Company overview

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    Eltham College

    Industry

    Education, Training & Professional Development

    Specialities

    98 acres, set in the Northeast of Melbourne, Holistic education, Independent co-educational private school, We believe empowered minds, empower minds, We are all teachers and students of life, The heart of lifelong learning, Foster passions, potential and purpose, Excellence in teaching and professional careers

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    Research, Victoria
    Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country
    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.A career at ELTHAM College means being part of a community that values a thirst for knowledge and excellence. It means thriving in a place that champions helping students realise their full potential, while constantly improving on our own. Explore exciting careers at ELTHAM and join a team committed to educational excellence and personal growth.We foster a culture of mutual respect, where teachers and students work in harmony, friendship, and collaboration.

    Our mission statement

    We are here to grow hearts and minds and help our community prosper.

    Reviews overview

    4.115 ratings in total
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    93%
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    80%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Eltham College?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Eltham College stands out for its beautiful campus setting in the Yarra Valley, which contributes significantly to staff wellbeing. The school benefits from a strong sense of community, with staff consistently praising the collegial atmosphere, engaging student body, and modern facilities including good IT resources. The welcoming environment and positive working relationships between staff and students create an enjoyable workplace.

    Like many educational institutions, the school faces certain challenges. These include adapting to recent leadership changes that have brought shifts in school culture and programming. Staff manage busy schedules and high expectations, which is typical in educational settings. The campus layout can present practical challenges for moving between teaching spaces, though teachers show flexibility in managing this.

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    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Administration
    Feb 2026
    Research VIC 3095Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    A beautiful welcoming college, a supportive work environment & a pleasure to come to work each day.
    The good thingsThe culture and welcoming atmosphere has been a pure joy to work with. Heads of HR and People & Culture have made coming on board at the College a seamless and welcoming process. The education, safety and care for the children is of the utmost importance here and can be seen at every level.
    The challengesThere has been no big challenges, hierarchy is always happy to listen and improve.
    2.0
    Teacher with leadership role
    Oct 2025
    Research VIC 309514 to 15 years in the role, former employee
    Once great community College under threat from new leadership.
    The good thingsI spent twenty years at ELTHAM under two principals who were both deep thinkers and genuinely inspiring leaders. They built strong, capable teams and shaped a culture of collaboration and purpose across the school. The students were the true heart of the place. They were a wonderfully eclectic mix, at times quirky but always kind, curious, and engaging. Working with them was an enduring source of joy. The staff were great. There was a genuine sense of collegiality and shared commitment. The extracurricular arts and science programmes were particular highlights, offering rich opportunities for students and fostering strong relationships between teachers and learners.
    The challengesThe school has undergone significant change under new leadership. Much of what once defined the old ELTHAM College: its creativity, collaboration, and distinctive culture, has been eroded by cuts. The co-curricular arts programme has been slashed. The current executive appears to lack a clear vision or genuine connection to what originally made the school such an exceptional alternative institution. The character of the student cohort is changing and a some powerful families seem to exert influence. The expectations on staff are increasingly demanding. The executive leadership seems disengaged from the daily realities of teaching. None of them teach, and it shows: both in their understanding of staff challenges and in the way they communicate decisions that affect learning. Surveys show staff feel unheard and unsupported, particularly around behaviour management, where policy is inconsistent, ineffective or missing. The only positives are the teachers and heads of year & faculty.
    5.0
    Integration Aide Junior
    Oct 2025
    Research VIC 3095Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Grab the opportunity to work there with both hands.
    The good thingsI loved the staff and the children, the environment, the amazing facilities and the overall ambience of Eltham College.
    The challengesIt would be better if all sessions in a block are in one building. It’s impossible to be on time if consecutive sessions are in different buildings but teachers were very flexible.
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