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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
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
Commencement: January 2026
We currently have two full time roles available for Class 1.
Remuneration in line with Independent Schools NSW (Teacher) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025
Position Overview
Shearwater is currently seeking an experienced and dynamic Primary Steiner Class Teacher to commence with Class 1 in Term 1 2026 and to join them as they continue their primary journey through to Class 7.
Shearwater teachers provide an exceptional Steiner educational environment and learning experience for all students. You will be joining a collective of teachers dedicated to providing an imaginative and holistic approach to teaching and learning based on Steiner’s pedagogical insights, within a dynamic and progressive Steiner educational environment.
The 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.
Suitable candidates will be creative, adaptable and nurturing and have a sound understanding of the principles, practices, and theory of Steiner education. We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with the willingness to participate in all aspects of the Shearwater community, including co-curricular activities such as festivals, open days, and camps.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Working with Children Check as required under the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012.
Applications will be assessed as they are received. Applications close at 5pm, Friday 25 July 2025
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 suitably qualified to provide relief for the following classes:
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. Suitable candidates will be inspired by Steiner education and dedicated to continuous improvement and reflective practices. Support and guidance will be provided to successful candidates without a Steiner background.
We will be assessing applications as they come in.
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.