Teacher - Music (Accompanist and Piano)

At Ruyton we foster the individuality of each girl in a caring and safe environment, nurturing her intellectual, physical, social and emotional qualities essential to flourish. Powerful learning is central to the Ruyton culture, building on our strong academic reputation. We focus on advancing the learning of every girl through the engagement of intellectual curiosity, building knowledge and skills about how to learn and supporting them to achieve their personal best and be exemplary citizens. We believe in real world learning beyond the classroom, collaborating with the wider community to promote growth, discovery and sustainability. We empower our girls to lead lives of purpose with courage, character and compassion. Through the development of values and action-focused learning they are inspired to pursue equity and justice for self and others. By embracing diversity and raising their voices our girls effect positive change and make a difference. One Campus. Endless Opportunities.

Closing date November 8, 2024
LocationKew VIC, Australia
Type Part-Time
Status Contract
Contact Olivia Lie
03 9819 2422
recruitment@ruyton.vic.edu.au

About this job

About Ruyton Girls' School

Ruyton Girls' School is a forward-thinking independent K – 12 school with a long tradition of academic success and co-curricular achievement. Our focus is on preparing girls for a lifetime of learning, leadership and engagement in our global community. 

Why work at Ruyton Girls' School

A recognised leader in education, we value and invest in our staff, supporting personal best and individual growth..  
We do this by:

  • Prioritising and investing in staff professional growth and development through extensive professional development  opportunities.
  • Providing opportunities for connection and collaboration, as  a  K-12 community that embraces a Whole School approach.
  • Fostering an outstanding learning culture, with a focus on continuous professional improvement.
  • Facilitating meaningful work, contributing and impacting on that positively impacts our students throughout their educational journey.
  • Investing in staff wellbeing with employee benefits to enhance the professional and personal lives of our people. 

Position Summary

The successful applicant will be skilled in developing personalised learning programmes, dynamic, innovative, and creative in their approach to teaching, and passionate about their discipline. Highly competent in utilising digital technology in the classroom, they will also demonstrate a strong commitment to girls' education.

The purpose of the Teacher-Music (Piano) is to provide support to the Music Department in delivering the curricular and co-curricular Music program from Early Learning to Year 12, with a significant focus on the Junior School.

This role is a FTE0.6, 12 month fixed-term positions, which commences in Term 1, 2025 and concludes at the end of Term 4, 2025. 


How to Apply 

To apply for this role, click on the 'Apply for Job' button and complete the application form. All applications should be attention to Linda Douglas, Principal and will close on Monday 28 October 2024. No hard copies please.

To find out more about this role, please visit the link to the position description:
https://tinyurl.com/JSMusicTeacherPD


Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and preferred candidates may undergo interviews before the closing date. Formal appointments, however, will only be finalised after the closing date.

Enquiries should be directed to HR, recruitment@ruyton.vic.edu.au.

RUYTON COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETY

Ruyton are committed to ensuring we embed a Child Safe environment, in which all our children and young people feel included, empowered, respected, valued, and safe. As part of our ongoing commitment to child safety and wellbeing, we ensure all staff, volunteers and contractors understand and adhere to our Child Safe Program, including Child Safe Polices and ongoing Child Safe Training.  Our Recruitment processes place people that support and reflect our Child Safety and Wellbeing values with the right qualifications and knowledge. Ruyton has a zero tolerance of child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently within our policies and procedures.  Please refer to our school website to read our polices https://www.ruyton.vic.edu.au/our-school/policies/.

This position description summarises the essential responsibilities, activities, qualifications, and skills for this position and may be reviewed or modified by the Principal or their delegate, in response to the strategic direction of the school and the development of skills and knowledge for this position.