Class Teacher

Castlemaine Steiner School and Kindergarten is seeking applications for a class teacher job share position, hours negotiable. 

Are you inspired to teach imaginatively to awaken the intellect?
Want to work in a peaceful, natural environment with beautiful facilities?
Keen to become a part of an active, inclusive and creative community?

Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten (CSSK) sits on Dja Dja Wurrung country on 18 acres of beautiful bushland, approximately 5km from the township of Castlemaine. CSSK is a well established, non–denominational independent school offering a contemporary education founded on the teachings of Rudolf Steiner Education for approximately 150 children from Early Childhood to Class 8. Our teaching methods, curriculum and beautiful learning environment are all designed to meet children at their specific stages of development.

We welcome teachers who do not currently hold formal Steiner qualifications and will provide Professional Development learning opportunities as required.

CSSK provides a range of staff incentives including above award salaries, support with securing short-term accommodation, generous salary sacrificing, and discounted school fees.

For preliminary confidential enquiries or conversations about this position, please contact Nerrida Johnson, CSSK Principal (03) 5479 2000.

Download the detailed Position Description and Selection Criteria here

Requirements & How to Apply

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. Closing date is Friday 21st March at 4 pm. We encourage early applications, as an appointment may be made before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

Student Wellbeing Worker (Maternity Leave Position)

Castlemaine Steiner School and Kindergarten is seeking applications for a Student Wellbeing worker for a 12 month maternity leave position. 

Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten (CSSK) sits on Dja Dja Wurrung country on 18 acres of beautiful bushland, approximately 5km from the township of Castlemaine. CSSK is a well established, non–denominational independent school offering a contemporary education founded on the teachings of Rudolf Steiner Education for approximately 150 children from Early Childhood to Class 8. Our teaching methods, curriculum and beautiful learning environment are all designed to meet children at their specific stages of development.

The purpose of this role is to work with the Leadership team to support student wellbeing across the school. This includes:

  • liaising with the school’s teaching 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.

CSSK provides a range of staff incentives including above award salaries, generous salary sacrificing, and discounted school fees.

For preliminary confidential enquiries or conversations about this position, please contact Nerrida Johnson, CSSK Principal (03) 5479 2000.

Download the detailed Position Description and Selection Criteria here

Requirements & How to Apply

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. Closing date is Monday 24th March at 4 pm. We encourage early applications, as an appointment may be made before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Starting date Week of 5 May 2025

Early Childhood Class Teacher (3 & 4 Year Old Kindergarten)
Castlemaine Steiner School and Kindergarten is seeking applications for Early Childhood Class Teacher for a fixed term contract, from January to May 2025.

Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten (CSSK) sits on Dja Dja Wurrung country on 18 acres of beautiful bushland, approximately 5km from the township of Castlemaine. CSSK is a well-established, non–denominational independent school offering a contemporary education founded on the teachings of Rudolf Steiner for approximately 150 children from Early Childhood to Class 8. Our teaching methods, curriculum and beautiful learning environment are all designed to meet children at their specific stages of development.

At CSSK, the Early Childhood Teacher’s primary purpose is to lead and deliver a high-quality, Steiner-based Kindergarten education program, planning developmentally appropriate, educational experiences in alignment with the National Quality Framework.

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.