Ruyton is recruiting for a Full-time, ongoing Early Learning Co-Educator who is ready to step into a leadership role, as our Extended Day Coordinator. 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 Ruyton Early Learning is rated exceeding in all seven areas of National Quality Standard and is influenced by the work and research of Reggio Emilia. Ruyton Early Learning caters for children 3 to 5 years of age in a preschool early learning environment. Position of Responsibility (POR) The Co-Educator and Extended Day Co-Ordinator is responsible for the extended day program and works alongside a teacher in the Kindergarten and Pre-Prep program. The hours for this role is 10.00am - 6.00pm, with EL Co-Educator responsibilities between 10.00am and 3.00pm, and from 3.00pm till 6.00pm assuming responsibility for the Extended Day program. This POR is a fixed-term position, after which the School reserves the right to either reappoint or readvertise the POR. POR: Extended Day Co-ordinator Term: Until end of Term 4, 2026 Allowance: This role comes with monetary allowance 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 9 December 2024. No hard copies please. To find out more about this role, please visit the link to the position description: https://tinyurl.com/Co-EducatorEDC 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.