Expression of interest

Those interested in employment in 2022 as teachers, assistants and co-ordinators are encouraged to lodge application with CV including experience, three references and your contact details by early August 2021.

As well as the excitement of commencing a new school South-East Queensland offers a diverse community and both a sea-change and tree-change.

We are seeking:-

Playgroup Co-ordinator
Two prep teachers
Class 1 teacher
Class 2/3 composite class teacher (depending on enrolments)

Position description

Class teaching at Sophia Waldorf School rests on the fundamental understanding that the teacher accompanies the Class from Class 1 to 7. This journey requires a vocational commitment to ongoing professional and personal development and the anthroposophical principles underlying Steiner Education.

Position Objective

To provide a caring and exceptional Steiner educational environment and learning experience for all students within the class throughout their primary school journey.

Key accountabilities

Develop and maintain a nurturing, positive learning environment and attend to the pastoral care of all students.
Develop, implement and evaluate artistic, engaging and effective educational programs that meet Steiner and the Australian curriculum version 8 requirements and effective communication with parents and carers.
Willingness to participate fully as a member of the College of Teachers.

Selection Criteria

An understanding of the principles of Rudolf Steiner Education and a demonstrated love for children and teaching.
An understanding of child development as described by Rudolf Steiner and a commitment to professional learning and inner development through anthroposophical studies and artistic activities.
An ability to plan, deliver and assess a developmentally appropriate curriculum that integrates the arts: music and singing, painting and drawing, movement, modelling, speech and drama combined with excellent classroom management skills.
Teaching experience, preferably in a Steiner Primary School educational setting and an ability to work well with parents as partners.
An ability to work collegially and a willingness to actively participate in and contribute to the cultural and festival life of the school.
Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
An intention to commit the full cycle of the class teacher Class 1 to 7.
Your appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Working with Children Check under the Queensland Child Protection Act 1999

Essential

Hold relevant teaching qualifications for accreditation with Queensland Education Standards Authority.
Registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCOT)
Teaching qualification accepted by the QCOT
Steiner Training highly desirable

Remuneration

Above the State Award and dependent of experience and qualifications

Closing Date

Early August

Playgroup Coordinator

Gold Coast area

Permanent part-time position

Two mornings per week. Experience essential.
Inquiries: admin@sophiawaldorf.com

Prep teacher for 2022

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to Steiner Education, with demonstrated experience and hold relevant teaching qualifications for eligibility for accreditation in Queensland.

Class 1 teacher for 2022

Sophia Waldorf School is seeking an experienced class teacher to commence with our Class 1 children for the 2022 school year. Their teacher will provide an exceptional Steiner educational environment and learning experience, for all students within the class, as they progress through primary school journey to class 7.

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to Steiner Education, with demonstrated experience as a class teacher and hold relevant teaching qualifications for eligibility for accreditation in Queensland.

Class 2/3 teacher 2022