Working at Shearwater
Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School is nestled among the green hills of the Byron Shire hinterland, 3.5 km from Mullumbimby, and a short drive from some of the most beautiful coastline of NSW. Established in 1993, Shearwater has grown to a double streamed K-12 school with an enrolment of over 600, an Early Learning Centre and a Trade Skills Centre. Our beautiful 21 hectare site is bordered by a creek and rainforest, farmland, with gardens and a working farm managed according to biodynamic practices. Shearwater offers staff education and a mentoring program, ongoing professional learning opportunities, workshops, events and courses.
Applications for employment should be sent to:
Shannon Wilson HR Manager
Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School
PO BOX 839, Mullumbimby, NSW, 2482
Or emailed to: employment@shearwater.nsw.edu.au
To apply for an advertised position please forward:
All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Working with Children Check, required under the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012.
Applications for employment should be sent to:
Shannon Wilson HR Manager
Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School
PO BOX 839, Mullumbimby, NSW, 2482
Or emailed to: employment@shearwater.nsw.edu.au
To apply for an advertised position please forward:
- Cover letter, clearly outlining: which position you are applying for and how you meet all the requirements of the role;
- Current CV detailing your qualifications and experience;
- Evidence of relevant qualifications and certifications;
- Names and contact details of three professional referees.
All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Working with Children Check, required under the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012.
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POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Little Shearwater, Early Childhood Centre
Preschool Assistants
Permanent (Full Time / Part Time) and Casual Positions Available
Commence Term 1 2023
Remuneration in line with Independent Schools NSW (Support and Operational Staff) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2021
Shearwater School is currently seeking caring, creative, and nurturing Preschool Assistants to provide support in our preschool classes. We are looking for permanent full time and part time assistants as well as flexible and on-call casuals. Part time appointments will work 5-day fortnights either Mondays, Tuesdays and alternating Wednesdays or alternating Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Our double-streamed preschool provides a quality play-based education program for children aged three to five, guided by the indications of Rudolf Steiner and built upon a platform in which the curriculum and daily practices are linked to the National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework. Each class offers hands-on activities, play, artistic activities, singing and music in a warm, loving and home-like environment.
The ideal candidates will hold an appropriate Early Childhood qualification and will have an awareness of the theories, practices, and principles of Steiner early childhood education with demonstrated experience within an early childhood setting.
Please see the Position Description for further information about the role, including Essential Requirements and the Key Selection Criteria.
All applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Working with Children Check, as required under the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012.
To apply, please forward:
Applications will be assessed as they come in
Preschool Assistants
Permanent (Full Time / Part Time) and Casual Positions Available
Commence Term 1 2023
Remuneration in line with Independent Schools NSW (Support and Operational Staff) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2021
Shearwater School is currently seeking caring, creative, and nurturing Preschool Assistants to provide support in our preschool classes. We are looking for permanent full time and part time assistants as well as flexible and on-call casuals. Part time appointments will work 5-day fortnights either Mondays, Tuesdays and alternating Wednesdays or alternating Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Our double-streamed preschool provides a quality play-based education program for children aged three to five, guided by the indications of Rudolf Steiner and built upon a platform in which the curriculum and daily practices are linked to the National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework. Each class offers hands-on activities, play, artistic activities, singing and music in a warm, loving and home-like environment.
The ideal candidates will hold an appropriate Early Childhood qualification and will have an awareness of the theories, practices, and principles of Steiner early childhood education with demonstrated experience within an early childhood setting.
Please see the Position Description for further information about the role, including Essential Requirements and the Key Selection Criteria.
All applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Working with Children Check, as required under the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012.
To apply, please forward:
- Cover letter, clearly outlining whether you're interested in part time, full time, or casual, and how you meet all the requirements of the role;
- Current CV detailing your qualifications and experience;
- Evidence of your certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent); or evidence you are 'actively working towards' certification; and
- Names and contact details of three professional referees.
Applications will be assessed as they come in
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Primary Class Teachers
Employment Type: Casual (Relief)
Remuneration in line with the Independent Schools NSW (Teachers) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2021
Shearwater is currently seeking expressions of interest from experienced Class Teachers to provide a caring and relevant Steiner educational environment and learning experience for all students within the class throughout their primary school journey.
Please note, all appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Working with Children Check, as required under the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012.
To apply, please forward:
● Cover letter, clearly outlining how you meet all the requirements of the role;
● Current CV detailing your qualifications and experience;
● Evidence of NESA accreditation (or evidence demonstrating eligibility);
● Names and contact details of three professional referees
Currently Accepting Expressions of Interest
Employment Type: Casual (Relief)
Remuneration in line with the Independent Schools NSW (Teachers) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2021
Shearwater is currently seeking expressions of interest from experienced Class Teachers to provide a caring and relevant Steiner educational environment and learning experience for all students within the class throughout their primary school journey.
Please note, all appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Working with Children Check, as required under the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012.
To apply, please forward:
● Cover letter, clearly outlining how you meet all the requirements of the role;
● Current CV detailing your qualifications and experience;
● Evidence of NESA accreditation (or evidence demonstrating eligibility);
● Names and contact details of three professional referees
Currently Accepting Expressions of Interest
| Casual Primary Class Teacher Position Description |
High School Teachers
Casual (Relief)
Remuneration in line with Independent Schools NSW (Teachers) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2021
Shearwater is currently seeking casual Secondary School Teachers with specialities in mathematics, science, PDHPE, and food/textiles to provide casual relief.
Ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience delivering engaging and effective learning and assessment programs within their respective key learning area that meet NSW NESA requirements, as well as having the relevant teaching qualifications and experience for accreditation with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) requirements. A sound understanding of the principles, practices, and theory of Steiner education are also desirable.
Please see the Position Description for further information about the role, including Essential Requirements and the Key Selection Criteria.
All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Working with Children Check, required under the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012.
Currently Accepting Expressions of Interest
Casual (Relief)
Remuneration in line with Independent Schools NSW (Teachers) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2021
Shearwater is currently seeking casual Secondary School Teachers with specialities in mathematics, science, PDHPE, and food/textiles to provide casual relief.
Ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience delivering engaging and effective learning and assessment programs within their respective key learning area that meet NSW NESA requirements, as well as having the relevant teaching qualifications and experience for accreditation with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) requirements. A sound understanding of the principles, practices, and theory of Steiner education are also desirable.
Please see the Position Description for further information about the role, including Essential Requirements and the Key Selection Criteria.
All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Working with Children Check, required under the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012.
Currently Accepting Expressions of Interest
| Secondary Teachers Casual (Relief) Position Description |