Exciting opportunity to lead and inspire learning and teaching within a dynamic and passionate team of educators. 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 Learning Leader – Junior School is responsible for leading the development and implementation of innovative, dynamic, and inquiry-based learning programs that ignite curiosity, foster creativity, and encourage experiential learning. This role includes a designated time allowance for guiding Learning Design within the Junior School, alongside a teaching allocation. This includes delivering the Junior School High Potential Learning program and contributing to year-level teaching. To support these responsibilities, the Learning Leader – Junior School is an exemplary professional role model for both staff, students and the community, demonstrating best practices in teaching and reflecting the school’s culture and values in every aspect of their work. The full-time equivalent (FTE) allocation consists of 0.5 FTE for teaching and 0.5 FTE for Position of Responsibility. Terms of Position of Responsibility (POR) This POR is for a two-year term only, after which the School reserves the right to either reappoint or re-advertise the POR. The POR comes with monetary allowance and time release. The substantive teacher role is ongoing. 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 Wednesday 23 October 2024. No hard copies please. To find out more about this role, please visit the link to the position description: https://tinyurl.com/JSLLPD 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, recruitmentruyton.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.