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Lorien Novalis Steiner
School (NSW)
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Lorien Novalis is a dynamic and creative school for Steiner
education. We have been providing a real alternative to mainstream education in Australia since 1971. The school offers a comprehensive and diverse curriculum based on the principles of Rudolf Steiner, to students from Pre-School to Year Twelve. We are a single stream school of approximately 375 students with a complement of talented and diverse Class Teachers, High School Guardians and Specialist Teachers. The school campus is situated on 12 acres of parklike gardens and bushland, in the Hills District, on the North-Western outskirts of Sydney. (approximately 40 mins from the CBD.) Our property has been Bio Dynamically managed for over thirty five years. Classrooms have been designed by leading Steiner school Architect, David Jacobson, to reflect the environment and the development of the child. We are inviting interested teachers, for primary school, to come and join our faculty with the prospect of taking on the primary school journey. We are particularly seeking a Class One teacher for 2011, however would like also to attract any potential teachers for future years. If you have an interest in Steiner education and would like to work in a supportive, creative and enlightening environment please contact us to discuss your potential. |
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Bairnsdale Steiner
Kindergarten (Vic)
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KINDERGARTEN TEACHER Applications are invited from a suitably qualified kindergarten teacher for Bairnsdale Steiner Kindergarten to commence Term 4, 2010. The teacher must have an early childhood degree (Bachelor level) that is recognised in Victoria (primary teaching degrees are not accepted). This is a part-time position of 19 hours per week running a licensed kindergarten program which operates on Thursdays and Fridays. There is also the possibility of a three year old Steiner kindergarten group as well as additional work in local mainstream kindergartens for those interested. Bairnsdale Steiner Kindergarten was established in 2004 and the Steiner group also runs two playgroups in the area. Bairnsdale, a rural town of approximately 10,000 people is close to the extensive Gippsland Lakes, the ocean, forests and snowfields and is a three hour drive from Melbourne. The town has a thriving arts community and is home to the Organic Agriculture Association. Please post your application to:
Kirstie Pearce
Or email to: Phone Fiona Kuch at UnitingCare Gippsland (cluster manager for the kindergarten) on 5153 1113 for further information. Applications close Friday, September 10. |
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Samford Valley Steiner School
(Qld)
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“Director WANTED: A School Leader – strategic, empowering, determined – to lead a creative and dynamic Steiner/ Waldorf school in making a ‘step change’ towards its Vision for the future. The Samford Valley Steiner School (SVSS) is a single-streamed and well-established independent school in Samford, Brisbane, with approximately 50 staff and 300 students from Pre-Prep to Year 12. The Director will provide leadership and effective strategic management of all facets of the School’s day-to-day functioning. For further information, including a Role Description and Selection Criteria, go to ‘Employment Opportunities’ at www.samfordsteiner.qld.edu.au or contact Karen Dunshea: 0408 876 531, email: karen@davinciconsulting.com.au Closing Date 27 August 2010” |
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Candlenut Steiner School (Qld)
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Candlenut is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, creative, caring and experienced class teachers with a strong commitment and enthusiasm for Steiner Education. We are seeking a teacher who can commence Class 1 in 2011 and continue the journey of education throughout primary school to the end of Class 7, and high school teachers to join our expanding campus. Ideally, we would like someone who has Steiner teacher training and class room experience in a Steiner school and who is committed to working as part of a dynamic team, dedicated to high standards in teaching and professional development. We would like the successful applicant to be able to spend time in both classrooms and prep room towards the end of this year to become familiar with the children and the school. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join us in our striving for quality in the education of children. Applicants must have QCT teacher Registration. Candlenut Steiner School opened as Cairns Rudolf Steiner School in 2002 with 25 children accommodated in a small house in Stratford. Our 40 acre bush property in Kuranda, a beautiful, tranquil place traversed by walking tracks and seasonal creeks, with a 10 minute walk to the lovely Barron River, was purchased six years later, as a permanent school site. After our move to our permanent site in 2008, the school was renamed Candlenut Steiner School, and at present enrolments are around 130 students. The candlenut tree is a native bush tucker tree found in the area and, in its simplest form, means ‘seed of light’, symbolizing enlightenment, peace and protection. The school offers kindergarten and preschool through to class 7, with intention to commence secondary school in 2011. Cairns is a friendly multicultural tropical city of around 120,000 residents in Far North Queensland, Australia . It attracts people from all over the world, and is flanked by the sea, with the world famous Great Barrier Reef, and world heritage rainforest. The picturesque mountain retreat of Kuranda Village, 25km northwest of Cairns, is a small, very beautiful tropical village hidden amongst the rainforest. Set against a mountain backdrop and on the banks of the Barron River, Kuranda is both a very beautiful place for our school, and a place to live. Written applications, references and referee contacts are to be sent to:
The College of
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Wilunga Waldorf School (SA)
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1 Teacher for 2011 · Waldorf/ Steiner teacher training and/ or experience · eligibility for Teacher Registration in South Australia · a passion for teaching in a progressive Waldorf school · Excellent interpersonal skills with children, parents and colleagues STRONG - BALANCED - DYNAMIC Willunga Waldorf is an exciting and rewarding place to work. We are engaged in a dynamic path of educational research and practice, which remains responsive to both the inner nature of each student and to the changing conditions of the society we live in. Our curriculum remains comprehensive across academic, artistic and practical domains right up to year 12, and our year 12 program provides a recognized pathway to tertiary study. The school is set in a beautiful environment, close to the vines and coast, 40-50 minutes to the city of Adelaide. This is a great place to live, raise children and work. We don’t want you to miss this opportunity - and we don’t want to miss you - so contact us before it’s too late!! Position description available from the Educational Facilitator Felicity Hickman felicityhickman@wws.sa.edu.au Applications must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae and the names of three referees. Closing date: Monday August 23 For School information: www.willungawaldorfschool.com.au |
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Sophia Mundi Steiner School (Vic)
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Principal of Sophia Mundi Steiner SchoolWe are seeking a leader, with vision and experience, to introduce a unique IB based Senior School program alongside our traditional Steiner Curriculum. We are seeking to appoint a motivated and engaging Principal who has the vision, personality and strength of character to lead our progressive school through the next exciting stage of its development. Sophia Mundi is a small, independent P-12 Steiner school of 180 students located within the beautiful surrounds of the Arts and Educational precinct at the historic Abbotsford Convent. The school has recently completed a full strategic review, one outcome of which is to grow the school to 325 students. Key to this growth is the plan to offer a unique educational combination of Steiner and International Baccalaureate (IB). Our vision is for a Steiner national curriculum to year 10 followed in years 11 and 12 by either the full IB Diploma or a combination of the highly regarded Steiner major project and selected IB certificates. This will position Sophia Mundi as the only school in Australia and one of only a handful worldwide to offer this unique educational combination. The successful applicant will bring to the school strong leadership credentials and practical knowledge of IB, guiding its introduction in a way which harnesses all the benefits of the Steiner environment. Applications close 5:00pm 23rd August 2010 Position Description – Principal Sophia Mundi Steiner School
The Principal is responsible to the Board of Directors for management of all activities of the school.
- Attendance at monthly board meetings - Chair of Management Team meetings - Attendance at faculty meetings as required - Lead twice yearly at whole of school meetings - Availability for class parent meetings - Preparation and delivery of school business plan - Compliance with all statutory reporting requirements - Staff and pupil welfare and safety - Student academic outcomes - Promotion of Community engagement
- Implementation of International Baccalaureate in 2012 - Implementation of the National Steiner curriculum when available - Deliver student enrolment targets - Secure new senior campus through BER funding
- VIT qualification - Educational visionary - Highly motivated - Knowledge and empathy for Steiner and IB - In depth knowledge of IB in a leadership position - Leadership experience in an independent school - Strong communication, organisational and influencing skills
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Thornbury Primary School (Vic)
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www.thornburyps.vic.edu.au
BIG enough
Steiner Teacher Vacancy - Class 1 (2011 – 2013) (01/02/2011 - 27/01/2014) Teacher: Thornbury Primary School is looking for a creative energetic and experienced teacher to take on the challenges associated with the role of a Steiner teacher in a Government School. Position: Initially the teacher’s contract will be for 3 years (2011-2013) with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development – Victoria (DEECD). This position requires a person who has the stamina and flexibility to teach a class in an otherwise mainstream environment. The successful applicant will take the Class 1 group through to the end of Class 3. Support for the program will be provided through parents, staff, and students and has the backing of the full school community. Background: After three years of planning and preparation our school community has embarked on a journey where two educational pathways work side by side to create a dynamic highly successful educational environment. The Prep Class began in January 2006 followed by Class 1 in 2007, Class 2 in 2008, Class 3 in 2009, Class 4 in 2010 and Class 5 in 2011. Plan: Each year the school intends to add a new Steiner class to the program until there are 7 classes for each of the primary school years i.e. Prep – Class 6. Vision: A vibrant and multicultural school where 8 mainstream classes and 7 Steiner classes work side by side to create a dynamic learning environment catering to the individual needs of children in our care. NOTE : · Vacancy now advertised on ‘Recruitment Online’ with Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) - Job Opening 728356 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/careers/vacs/advacsSCH.htm · For selection criteria please contact the school on 9484 3254 or email thornbury.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au · Closing date 27/08/2010. · Interviews expected to be held as soon as practical after the close of applications. |
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Little Yarra Steiner
School (Vic)
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Little Yarra Steiner School is looking for an inspiring and energetic Singing Teacher to join our vibrant music program. The position involves taking a variety of small class based choirs from Class 2 up to Class 10 level once a week. Some of these sessions are with single classes others combine various age groups. These lessons form part of our well-established and internationally
recognised Music Program Registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching is required. This position has an allotment of 0.26 The successful applicant will be experienced in leading choirs, working in schools with students of various ages, ideally be a strong and active creative musician themselves and preferably have knowledge/experience of Rudolf Steiner’s approach to education. Required : VIT registration Selection criteria:
All applications and enquiries to the Music Department. music@lyss.vic.edu.au |
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West Coast
Steiner School (WA)
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Soft Handwork Teacher (Part-time) Terms 3 & 4, 2010
West Coast Steiner School is based in
Nollamara, 9km north of Perth, and offers a comprehensive Steiner/Waldorf
education for Kindergarten and Primary school children.
A full Job Description can be found on the "Contact Us" page of our website at www.wcss.wa.edu.au Applications
must be received by 5pm Monday 28 June, 2010 addressing the selection criteria
above, along with a short biography, and names of references. If you are
shortlisted for this position, you will be contacted for an interview very soon
after the closing date. Teachers Assistant (P/T) West Coast
Steiner School is based in Nollamara, 9km north of Perth, and offers a full
Steiner/Waldorf education for Kindergarten and Primary school children. Applications
must be received by Wednesday 30 June, 5pm, along with a short biography, and
names of referees. If you are shortlisted for this position, you will be
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Golden Hill Steiner School (WA)
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Class
Five/Six Teacher for 2010 We are seeking a dynamic, creative teacher, with a strong commitment and enthusiasm for Steiner education. If you have a passion for teaching, a love of children and the strength to hold a class, we would welcome your application. Golden Hill Steiner School is situated amid the Karri forests of Denmark, along the pristine Great Southern coastline of Western Australia. Recognised for its coastal and forest environments, Denmark is a small, diverse and growing community of more than 5,000 people, including biodynamic and organic growers, holistic health practitioners, creative business people, artisans and musicians. To find out more about our lovely town, please visit the following websites: http://www.denmark.wa.gov.au/ http://www.jrc.net.au/albanytb/ http://www.valleyofthegiants.com.au/denmark.html/ SELECTION CRITERIA
* DESIRABLE · Steiner training and /or experience · Interest in Music and the Arts · Commitment to Community Involvement All Applications must include a curriculum vitae and names of 3 professional referees addressed to the GHSS Employment committee Applications close on Wednesday 16th June 2010 at 4:00pm |
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The Silver Tree Steiner School (WA)
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Beacon Road, Parkerville Invites applications for the position of CLASS 3/4 TEACHER 0.9 FTE Commencing Term 3, 2010 The Silver Tree Steiner School is a K4 –Class 6 school situated in the beautiful hills of Perth, Western Australia. We are 45 minutes from the city centre. We are seeking a committed, creative, nurturing Class Teacher with a strong understanding of Steiner Education and demonstrated quality teaching experience to take this class through to the completion of Class 6 (2013). Our Class teachers are supported by specialist teachers, Faculty, Administration and a strong parent community. Steiner/Waldorf training and experience are highly desirable. Applicants must be eligible for registration of WA College of Teachers. The successful applicant would need to fully support the ethos of the school and be willing and able to work collaboratively with colleagues. All applications must address the Selection Criteria. Please contact the School for an application pack on 9295 4787, Applications close Monday 25th May, 2010 at 5pm. |
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Dunedin Steiner School (NZ)
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TEACHING PRINCIPAL – NEW ZEALAND We seek an experienced leader to guide our integrated school through a period of growth. The position is for a teaching Principal, with a primary faculty of three other teachers and a school roll of 38. The successful applicant will:
The school is a member of the Federation of Rudolf Steiner Schools in New Zealand. Our site is in Maia, ten minutes from the town centre, looking out across Dunedin Harbour to Taiaroa Head. We have two kindergartens, five playgroups, and a full primary school offering a full Steiner curriculum to classes 1-7 (years 2 – 8). An information pack is available from the Executive Officer, Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School, 1 Fern Road, Maia, Dunedin, New Zealand. Phone 00 64 (0)3 471-2163, Fax 00 64 (0)03 471-2164, e-mail office@dunedin.steiner.school.nz. www.dunedin.steiner.school.nz Applications close 15 June. Start date negotiable between July 2010 and January 2011. |
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Te Ra Steiner School (NZ)
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Class 3 teacher vacancy at Te Ra Waldorf School, Raumati South, New Zealand Te Ra Waldorf School is a 14 year old established Waldorf Primary School with 7 full classes and five kindergarten groups, situated in the coastal village of Raumati south, 40 km north of Wellington, the capital of New Zealand. We are looking for an enthusiastic Waldorf Class teacher for our well established class 3. New Zealand state equivalent and Waldorf qualification/experience, a love for children and a sense of humour are essential. We are a state integrated primary Waldorf School with a strong commitment to working out of the anthroposophical picture of child development and a creative delivery of the Waldorf Curriculum. The position is vacant as of term July 2010. Long term relieving until the end of 2010 is a possibility. Please contact Doris Zuur on ph. 299-0813 or e-mail doris@tera.school.nz for more information and/or a job description/application form. |
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Mumbulla School for Rudolf
Steiner Education (NSW)
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Receptionist Full or Part Time We are seeking applications for the above position starting in Term 3 2010 The right person to fill the Receptionist position in our friendly Admin team will present with integrity, honesty and have excellent communication skills. This is a 5 day per week position with the possibility of job sharing. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a level of skill in reception and other areas of office administration, including email, cash receipts, banking and have some experience with QuickBooks or similar bookkeeping program. Database and petty cash experience are also required.
Experience in a busy working environment with an interrupted daily routine is considered important. A current First Aid certificate and experience in a strong community organisation would be preferred.
Salary is based on Mumbulla School Support Staff Agreement 2007-2010.
Please ring or email the school for the Job Description and Selection Criteria to be sent to you. Application and references should be sent to:
The Bursar Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education PO Box 790 Bega NSW 2550
or email: eduadmin@mumbullaschool.com.au Applications close Friday 21st May 2010 37 Bega St Bega NSW 2550 – PO Box 790 Bega NSW 2550 Phone: 02 6492 3476 – Fax: 02 6492 5415 www.mumbullaschool.com.au |
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Last updated on 15 August, 2010
