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 growth through meaningful professional development opportunities. Providing opportunities for connection and collaboration, as a K-12 community that embraces a Whole School approach. Facilitating meaningful work that contributes and impacts positively on our students educational journey. Investing in staff wellbeing with employee benefits to enhance the professional and personal lives of our people. Position Summary We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Childhood Educator to join our vibrant Ruyton Early Learning community. This is a 0.8 FTE, ongoing position, working 11.30am–6.00pm, with a benchmarked annual salary of $80,000 (pro rata). In this role, you will work within the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) to create a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. You will collaborate with the Teacher and the Director of Early Learning to design and deliver engaging programs, support children’s development through observations and documentation, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. As a key member of the Extended Day Program, you will bring creativity, organisation, and warmth to every interaction. The successful candidate must hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. To find out more about this role, please visit the link to the position description: https://tinyurl.com/DiplomaEducatorPD How to Apply To apply for this role, click on the 'Apply for Job' button and complete the application form. All applications should be addressed to Kim Bence, Principal and will close on Monday 18 August 2025. No hard copies please. 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 Ruyton Recruitment Team, 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/.
