Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School
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349 Left Bank Road, Mullumbimby, NSW 2482
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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:

Julia Coulter
HR Advisor
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; 
  • Evidence of COVID 19 vaccination status.​

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


Maintenance Worker (Carpentry)
Permanent, Full-time (Monday to Friday: 7.30am – 3.30pm)
Remuneration in line with Independent Schools NSW (Support and Operational) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2021
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Shearwater, The Mullumbimby Steiner School is currently seeking a versatile Maintenance Worker to provide high quality maintenance work and general repair duties to the school facilities and property.

Please refer to the Position Description for further information about the available roles, including Essential Requirements and Key Selection Criteria.​​
Please note, all applicants must meet the requirements of the current NSW Public Health Order relating to mandatory vaccination of education and care workers, and appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Working with Children Check, as required under the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012.
Applications close: 9am on Friday, 10th June 2022

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Little Shearwater, Early Childhood Centre
Casual Preschool Assistant
Commence Term 2, 2022
Remuneration in line with Independent Schools NSW (Support and Operational) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2021

We are currently seeking a caring, creative and experienced Preschool Assistant to join our Little Shearwater Preschool.
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Our mixed-ages, double-streamed Preschool caters for children aged three to five through a quality play-based education program, offering such hands-on activities as play, art, singing and music, and delivered in a warm, loving and home-like environment. Our education programs are guided by the indications of Rudolf Steiner and adhere to the National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework.

The ideal candidate will hold appropriate Early Childhood qualifications and a Cert 3 in Early Childhood Education, with demonstrated experience in a Steiner preschool and a strong commitment to Steiner education. Please see below the full Position Description, carefully reading the Key Selection Criteria and Essential Requirements for the position.

Please note, all applicants must meet the requirements of the current NSW Public Health Order relating to mandatory vaccination of education and care workers, and appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Working with Children Check, as required under the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012.
 
Currently Accepting Expressions of Interest


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Primary Class Teachers 2022
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 applicants must meet the requirements of the current NSW Public Health Order relating to mandatory vaccination of education and care workers, and 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; 
●      Evidence of COVID 19 vaccination status.
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 Currently Accepting Expressions of Interest
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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.
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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.
All applicants must meet the requirements of the current NSW Public Health Order relating to mandatory vaccination of education and care workers.

 
Currently Accepting Expressions of Interest

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