AddressThis role is a long service leave cover role, which will commence on the 15 July 2024 and conclude on the 13 September 2024.
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.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 digital technology in the classroom, they will also demonstrate a strong commitment to the education of girls. Experience teaching VCE English Units 1-4 is essential.
The purpose of the position of English Teacher is to provide support to the English Department in the delivery of the curricular and co-curricular English program.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential Criteria
- An active interest in and commitment to the education of girls.
- Understanding of current theory and research relating to girls’ education.
- Expertise and experience in the teaching of English (including VCE Units 1-4).
- Experience and understanding of inquiry-based learning.
- Ability to develop and implement learning and wellbeing programs that extend and cater to the needs of all students.
- Use of student learning data to target teaching and review learning programs.
- Proficiency in student management.
- Evidence of innovative practice.
- Technologically literate.
- Relevant tertiary degree and teaching qualifications.
- Hold and maintain VIT registration or satisfy the necessary criteria to gain registration prior to commencement of the role.
- Hold and maintain Apply First Aid HLTAID011 (or an equivalent qualification) and Anaphylaxis Training.
- Child Safety Training, including Mandatory Reporting provided by the School with our provider CompliSpace.
Applications should be attention to Ms Linda Douglas, Principal, recruitment@ruyton.vic.edu.au by midday Friday 15 March 2024. No hard copies please.
To find out more about this role, please visit this link: https://tinyurl.com/TeacherofEnglishPD
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.
