Primary School Teacher – Commencing Term 1 2027
- Teach primary students across multi-age classes using a child-centred approach and the Steiner curriculum.
- Plan, assess, report on and document student learning while contributing to a collaborative school community.
- Create a nurturing learning environment and integrate creative arts into teaching, with full Queensland teacher registration required.
Exceptional Primary School Teacher – Commencing Term 1 2027
We seek a warm, experienced, and committed teacher who embraces the philosophy of Steiner Education and is excited to join and strengthen a flourishing primary school in Agnes Water.
About Goora Gan Steiner School
Open since January 2017, Goora Gan Steiner School is located by a surf beach four hours north of Noosa on the Queensland coast. There are 65+ students enrolled across P-Class 6 including Prep, Class 1/2, Class 3/4 and Class 5/6.
Goora Gan Steiner School has a focus on quality teaching and seeks professionals with a strong understanding of and flexibility to work creatively with the Steiner curriculum to meet the needs of multi-age classes and the children of the community.
The Role
The position is a permanent full-time, ongoing role, teaching in our primary school as per the school timetable allocated hours, and school operational needs.
Key Selection Criteria
Key Qualities:
- Love of children and a passion for teaching and learning.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- A sound understanding and demonstrated application of child centred pedagogy, with experience in Steiner primary education.
- Proven skills in curriculum planning, assessment, reporting and documentation.
- The ability to work collegially and collaboratively with teachers and staff, contributing to a vibrant learning community.
- An understanding of the professional responsibilities of working within a small community.
Desirable Qualities:
- The ability to create a warm, nurturing learning environment.
- An imaginative approach to teaching academic subjects that fosters curiosity and a love of learning.
- Skills in, or a willingness to develop, painting, drawing, speech, music and drama, and to integrate these arts meaningfully into teaching.
- Previous full-time teaching experience.
The successful applicant will meet the following Essential Criteria:
- Full registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) prior to commencement.
- Experience in Steiner pedagogy, or a willingness to develop this through professional learning and practice.
Applications should include:
- A cover letter addressing the selection criteria
- Current Resume outlining qualifications and employment experience
- Two referees (including current/most recent employer)
Applications close at 5pm Friday 13th November and may be submitted electronically in a single PDF to:
Erin Temming
Principal
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