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WORK AT SHEARWATER
To apply for an advertised position please forward:
- Cover letter, clearly outlining which position you are applying for and how you meet all the requirements of the role to employment@shearwater.nsw.edu.au
- Current CV detailing your qualifications and experience;
- Evidence of relevant qualifications and certifications;
- Names and contact details of three professional referees, one should be a direct manager and, for teachers, one should be a Head of School or Principal. Referees will only be contacted for preferred candidates following an interview and applicants will be notified before proceeding.
All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Working with Children Check, required under the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012.
WORK AT SHEARWATER
Positions available
High School English Teacher
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Term of Contract: Temporary to January 2027
Commencement: Term 2, 2026
Remuneration: In line with Independent Schools (Teachers) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025
Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School is currently seeking an experienced High School English Teacher who has Senior Standard and Advanced English experience. It would be desirable to have Junior Art, Textiles and History experience as well.
You would be joining a collective of teachers dedicated to providing an imaginative approach to teaching and learning based on Steiner’s pedagogical insights, within a dynamic and progressive Steiner educational environment.
Ideal candidates will be inspired by Steiner education and dedicated to continuous improvement and reflective practices. Candidates must hold relevant teaching qualifications and experience and a NESA accreditation. While Steiner experience or qualifications are not essential, a willingness to learn is required. Support and guidance will be provided to successful candidates without a Steiner background.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Working with Children Check as required under the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012
We will be assessing applications as they are received, and an appointment may be made sooner, however applications will close at 9am on Wednesday 18 March 2026.
Maintenance Worker
Employment Type: Part time 4 days per week
Reports to: Operations Manager
Industrial Instrument: Independent Schools NSW (Professional and Operational Staff) Co-operative Multi- Enterprise Agreement 2025
Classification: Maintenance L1 General Hand or L2 Qualified Trade; Level dependent on qualifications and experience
Shearwater is seeking an experienced Maintenance Worker to provide high quality general and routine maintenance work and repairs to School facilities and property.
Please refer to the Position Description for further information. Please send a one page document outlining your suitability including skills, qualifications and personal attributes to employment@shearwater.nsw.edu.au
Applications will be assessed as they come in.
Casual Primary Teachers
Employment Type: Casual
Commencement: Immediately
Remuneration in line with Independent Schools (Teachers) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025
Shearwater provides an exceptional Steiner educational environment and learning experience for all students. You would be joining a collective of teachers and educational staff dedicated to providing an imaginative approach to teaching and learning based on Steiner’s pedagogical insights, within a dynamic and progressive Steiner educational environment.
Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to Steiner education, with demonstrated experience as a Class Teacher in a Steiner primary school, and hold relevant teaching qualifications for eligibility for accreditation with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). Please refer to the Position Description for full details of the role and requirements.
We will be assessing applications as they come in.
