Class Teacher, Full Time position

Castlemaine Steiner School and Kindergarten is seeking applications for Full Time teacher position

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.

See 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

Kindergarten Learning & Support Assistant

Castlemaine Steiner School and Kindergarten is seeking applications for a Kindergarten Learning Support Assistant 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 primary role of a Kindergarten Learning & Support Assistant is to support the Kindergarten Teacher in providing a high-quality, developmentally appropriate educational program for children aged 3-5 years including students who have specific educational needs. This role contributes to offering the best possible education and duty of care for each child in light of the values and vision of the School and in accordance with the requirements of the National Quality Framework (NQF), Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF), and the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).

CSSK provides a range of staff incentives including 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.

See 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. Applications close 16 December, 5pm. Applications will be processed on receipt and we reserve the right to appoint before application end date.

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 enquiries@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.