Why Work at Ruyton?
At Ruyton, we are custodians of a 147-year legacy of courage and character. We believe that when heart, mind and community are nurtured together, people do their best work, and young people thrive.
Just as we bring out the personal best in every girl, we are deeply committed to bringing out the personal best in our people. Our community has told us what matters most, and our work is grounded in three shared values: Curiosity (Mind), Kindness (Heart), and Connection (Community). Together, they guide how we think, how we act, and how we belong.
Our Values in Action
Curiosity (Mind) We are agile thinkers who enjoy intellectual challenge.
At Ruyton, curiosity fuels professional growth and innovation. We value people who ask thoughtful questions, challenge assumptions, and seek better ways of doing things. Curiosity is both critical and creative, driving analysis, imagination and courageous thinking.
We embrace learning as a shared endeavour. Our people are supported to experiment, reflect, learn from failure, and grow through challenge. With humility and openness, we recognise that we do not have all the answers, and that our strongest learning happens together.
Kindness (Heart) We believe we matter to one another.
Kindness at Ruyton is strength in action. It is expressed through compassion, empathy, respect and care for ourselves, for each other, and for our students. We value integrity in practice: keeping our word, acting consistently, listening deeply, and leading with humanity.
We are committed to creating a workplace where every person feels seen, valued and supported. Kindness shapes how we lead, how we collaborate, and how we respond to challenge, ensuring our community is one where people can thrive.
Connection (Community) We believe belonging and shared purpose inspire us.
Connection is the heartbeat of our school. It is more than belonging, it is a shared commitment to stand with and for one another, to build trust, and to foster an inclusive and joyful community.
Our people work collaboratively across disciplines and roles, united by a common purpose and a Whole School approach. When people feel connected to each other and to something greater than themselves, they are empowered to make meaningful contributions and positive change in the world.
Working at Ruyton
We support our people by:
- Investing in professional growth through rich and varied professional learning opportunities
- Encouraging collaboration, connection and shared leadership across the school
- Fostering a culture of continuous improvement, reflection and learning
- Supporting staff wellbeing through meaningful work, dedicated wellbeing days and generous leave provisions
- Creating a welcoming and connected community where people are supported from induction through every stage of their career
- Enabling our people to make a lasting impact on students throughout their educational journey
Our Commitment to Child Safety
Ruyton is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to creating a child-safe environment where children are protected and empowered.
Current Opportunities
Explore our current opportunities or express your interest in becoming part of the Ruyton team.
We want to make sure you have what it takes on paper to support our reputation for excellence.
Let’s explore the possibilities together and clarify any questions either of us may have.
First face to face interview will be focused on getting to know you, how you like to work and who we are.
As a member of our community, we want to introduce and connect you to other members of the Ruyton team.
All employees of Ruyton must hold a valid Working with Children Check and be eligible to work in Australia. We may ask you to take a psychometric assessment, complete compliance checks and contact people you have worked with previously.
After verbal acceptance, we proceed with a formal offer. We look forward to onboarding you at Ruyton Girls’ School.
