Teacher - Physical Education

Contract full-time job at Ruyton Girls' School (Kew, Victoria, Australia)

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 7, 2024
LocationKew VIC, Australia
Type Full-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 the development of personalised learning programmes, dynamic, innovative and creative in their approach to teaching, with a passion for their discipline. Highly competent in utilising ICT in the classroom, they will also demonstrate a strong commitment to the education of girls.
  
The Teacher – Physical Education position supports the Health and Physical Education Department in delivering both the curricular and co-curricular Physical Education programs. This role primarily involves teaching Physical Education to students from Prep to Year 6, with an additional allocation to Senior School PE and Sport.

This role is for a long service leave cover, fixed-term position for Term 1, 2025 only. 

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 21 October 2024. No hard copies please.

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

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.

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