Learning & Support Assistant

Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten (CSSK) is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Learning & Support Assistant to support student participation and progress.

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This position offers family friendly school hours.

Please send your written application (including a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae with minimum three professional referees and a separate document addressing the Selection Criteria to: recruitment@cssk.vic.edu.au

The selection process will take place late Term 3/early Term 4 and may involve:

  • A panel conversation/interview
  • Participation in a class exercise under the direction of a Class Teacher

For preliminary confidential enquiries or conversations about this position, please contact Hayley Bridgwood, CSSK Deputy Principal 5479 2000.

Applications close 18 September 2023 at 5PM.

Finance Co-ordinator (0.4 FTE)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Finance Coordinator to join our admin team, supporting the school’s financial management and compliance through efficient administration of the school’s financial processes and accurate financial reporting.  This position is a permanent part-time role of 0.4 FTE.

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Please send your written application (including a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae with minimum three professional referees and a separate document addressing the Selection Criteria to: recruitment@cssk.vic.edu.au

The interviews and selection process will take place in September.  For any further queries about this position please contact Nerrida Johnson, CSSK Principal ph 5479 2000.

Applications close 25 August 2023 at 5PM.

Important attributes:

• Experience working with administration of school finances.
• Proven analysis and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent IT skills including MYOB and Microsoft Office programs.
• Understanding of compliance requirements for schools and ability to work with external financial entities, including but not limited to BGA, ATO, school auditors, banks and insurance company.
• Tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Finance or Bookkeeping.
• Clear communication skills.
• Proven ability to work strategically as part of a team.

Preferred attributes

  • genuine interest in Steiner Education values and philosophy.
  • Previous experience working with school-specific software is advantageous, though training can be provided.

Requirements

  • Current Working with Children Check (WWCC).
  • Police Check.
  • Minimum of three recent professional references.

Class Teacher 2024

Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten is seeking an enthusiastic teacher to inspire, lead and guide students in their educational journey.

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This is a full time position but a job-share arrangement will be considered.

Please send your written application (including a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae with minimum three education profession referees and a separate document addressing the Selection Criteria) to: recruitment@cssk.vic.edu.au .

Applications close 22 September 2023 at 5PM.

Important attributes:

  • Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children according to Child Safe Standards.
  • Exemplary interpersonal communication skills within a collegial environment.
  • Commitment to deepening an understanding of Steiner Education and to work out of an Anthroposophical understanding of child development.
  • Demonstrated capacity for explicit teaching within an integrated curriculum.
  • High level skills in teaching emergent literacy and numeracy.
  • Sound range of artistic abilities to support the delivery of a Steiner Education curriculum.
  • Effective organisational skills in order to manage the workload of a Class Teacher and demands of the teaching profession.

Preferred attributes

  • Demonstrated ability to confidently teach out of a love and respect for each child within the class community and in ways that support diverse educational needs.
  • Demonstrated ability to form positive and professional relationships with families and to maintain professionalism within a small community.

Requirements

  • Full Teacher Registration with any Australian State or Territory.
  • Minimum of three recent education profession references.

 

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.