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.
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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


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.

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.
 
Currently Accepting Expressions of Interest

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