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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 purpose of an Instrumental Music Teacher (Double Bass) is to provide support to the Music Department in delivering Instrumental Music Lessons to students from K - 12.
  
The Instrumental Music Teacher will demonstrate a high level of performance on their instrument as well as a thorough understanding of the pedagogical principles of both general music education and more specifically, playing and teaching.
  
Preferred teaching day: Fridays, as lessons alternate weekly between small group sessions and whole-class lessons with piano accompaniment. While Friday is the most desirable option, Tuesday may also be a possibility.

To find out more about the role, please see our position description: 
https://tinyurl.com/DoubleBassPD

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 Kim Bence, Principal and will close on Monday 8 December 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 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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