Student Wellbeing Support Worker
Make a real difference in this exciting part time role
Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten (CSSK) is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Student Wellbeing Worker to work with the Leadership and Wellbeing teams to support student wellbeing across the school. This includes:
• liaising with the school’s educational, wellbeing and leadership teams in the delivery of student wellbeing services
• contributing to improving student engagement and connectedness
• contributing to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment
• contributing to providing pastoral care and guidance to students
• operating within the school community and with external providers.
This part-time role is 2 days a week (days to be negotiated) plus an hour per fortnight for meetings (total 13.5 hours per week),
The Student Wellbeing Support Worker position description is available here
Selection Criteria
- Valid employee Working with Children Check
- Experience supporting the general wellbeing of students within a school community
- Experience delivering individual and small-group wellbeing assistance/support
- Experience providing assistance/support to improve student engagement and connectedness
- Ability to foster a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment
- Ability to operate within a multidisciplinary team and liaise with external providers, including providing students with referrals to specialist services when required
- Willingness to work with a Steiner-education view of child development
Written applications, including a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae with minimum three professional referees and a separate document addressing the Selection Criteria, should be marked ‘Private and Confidential’ and forwarded to: recruitment@cssk.vic.edu.au
Applications close Monday 16/01/26 at 4 pm. Applications may be considered as soon as they are received and continue until the position is filled.
The selection process may involve:
· A panel conversation/interview
· Participation in a class exercise
For preliminary confidential enquiries or conversations about this position, please contact Nerrida Johnson, CSSK Principal principal@cssk.vic.edu.au
Disability Learning & Support Assistant
Part time contract 2026, family-friendly school hours
Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten (CSSK) is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Disability Learning & Support Assistant to implement individualised strategies that promote engagement and independence, and facilitating meaningful participation in educational activities at primary school level.
This 1:1 role is 13hours per week, school hours Thursdays – Fridays, contract dates 22/1/2026 – 11/12/2026
The Disability Learning & Support Assistant position description is available here
Selection Criteria
Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children according to Child Safe Standards.
· Valid Working with Children Check (Employee).
· Demonstrated understanding of the Disability Standards for Education.
· Experience supporting young people in a sustained 1:1 capacity within an educational or care setting.
· Familiarity with working in an educational environment.
· Exemplary interpersonal communication skills.
· Ability to work under direction.
· Commitment to ongoing development of an understanding of Steiner Education.
Written applications, including a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae with minimum three professional referees and a separate document addressing the Selection Criteria, should be marked ‘Private and Confidential’ and forwarded to: recruitment@cssk.vic.edu.au
Applications close Monday 16/01/26 at 4 pm. Applications may be considered as soon as they are received and continue until the position is filled.
The selection process may involve:
· A panel conversation/interview
· Participation in a class exercise
For preliminary confidential enquiries or conversations about this position, please contact Nerrida Johnson, CSSK Principal principal@cssk.vic.edu.au
Specialist Music Instructor/Tutor – Years 3-8
Part time, Term 1 2026
Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten invites applications for a passionate and committed Specialist Music Instructor/Tutor (Viola and Violin) to join our welcoming school community. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant music program and work alongside a collaborative team of educators.
At Castlemaine Steiner School you will find:
- A beautiful, natural campus which nurtures wellbeing and creativity,
- A warm, inclusive, and supportive staff culture,
- Opportunities to participate in a wide range of school performances, festivals, and community events.
We welcome applications from musicians with experience teaching instrumental music / music teachers who are aligned with Steiner education values and pedagogy.
Applications should include a Cover Letter detailing how you are a good fit for the role, and Curriculum Vitae with a minimum of three referees from the education profession. Please mark applications ‘Private and Confidential’ and forward to: recruitment@cssk.vic.edu.au
Applications close 13th January 2026, at 4pm. Applications may be considered prior to the closing date.
Download the detailed Position Description here.
Casual Relief Teachers
We are always on the lookout for Casual Relief Teachers.
If you are interested in CRT work at the school, please email recruitment@cssk.vic.edu.au with your contact details, CV and a cover letter responding briefly to the following:
Important attributes
- Authentic interest in Steiner education
- Flexible and caring approach to working with Primary and / or Secondary students under the guidance of Teacher.
- Willingness to be on call for short and/or advanced planned notice; please advise likely days available.
Preferred attributes
- Skills in movement, craft, musical instrument.
- Some knowledge of Anthroposophy or experience of Steiner Education.
Requirements
- Current Working with Children Check (WWCC).
- Registered or Permission to Teach from the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
- Minimum of two recent education profession references.
