Positions Vacant

Aurora staff work collaboratively and professionally with a strong focus on student learning and a love of young people. We are committed to developing healthy, purposeful education for today’s world and challenging students to continually improve.

We have currently the following positions available:

After School Care Co-ordinator – Part-time

The Co-ordinator is responsible for working closely with the Supervisor to provide programs for children aged 5 – 12 years in After School Care. 

This is a part-time position in term time only.

Start Date: Tuesday, 15 October, 2024

Hours: 2:45pm – 6pm during term time only

Duties

  • Working in support of the supervisor on administrative tasks and efficient day-to-day operation of the service.
  • Regularly evaluating the program to ensure it caters for the interests and needs of school-age children and meets the requirements of the ‘My Time – Our Place’ Framework.
  • Ensuring Compliance and best practice programming under the National Quality Standards and Regulations.
  • Advising families about the program, policies and procedures when required.
  • Fulfilling the role of Educational Leader within the service, providing guidance and support.
  • Working in support of the supervisor on administrative tasks and efficient day to day operation of the service. 

Requirements

  • Completion of CHCPRT025 “Identify & report children and young people at risk” certificate.
  • Working With Children Check. 
  • Current First Aid and CPR certificate HLTAID012

Highly Desirable

  • Knowledge of regulation relevant to Outside School Hours Care under the Education and Care Services National Regulations and Law.
  • Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.
  • National Criminal History Check.
  • Qualifications or significant experience in working in outside school hours care.
  • Skills and experience in team leadership. 

Applications are to include a letter of application and current CV to be emailed to Melissa Savill at employment@aurorasteiner.nsw.edu.au

We are a safe, respectful, and inclusive employer. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their cultural background, gender, faith or disability. Our organisation will accommodate any reasonable requests to support you to thrive during the recruitment process and beyond.

Applications are to include a letter of application and current CV to be emailed to Melissa Savill at employment@aurorasteiner.nsw.edu.au 

Class 1 Teacher – 2025

Aurora Southern Highlands Steiner School is seeking a Class 1 Teacher with qualifications and experience working in Steiner education.   

We are seeking a passionate and vibrant Class 1 Teacher, excited to be beginning the educational journey with our Class 1 children in 2025 and looking forward to guiding their schooling through to Class 6. 

The successful applicant will be an educator who is committed to Steiner education and who works with energy, creativity, skill and an enthusiasm for teaching. They will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, working warmly and professionally with children, families and colleagues.  They will enjoy collaborating in a team environment, readily sharing ideas and engaging harmoniously with colleagues to further Steiner Education in a contemporary context.

The Class Teacher is responsible for:

  • designing and delivering an exceptional programme of learning that follows the Steiner curriculum and is contextualised to Aurora and NSW.
  • creating a warm and inclusive learning environment where children flourish physically, socially/emotionally and academically.
  • integrating academic, artistic and practical learning in rhythmically rejuvenating and creative ways to ensure balanced learning and to foster wellbeing.
  • implementing diverse and effective teaching strategies to meet the full range of children’s educational needs.
  • assessing and monitoring student progress and development, and working closely with students, colleagues and parents to achieve excellent educational outcomes for each child.
  • planning and organising class and community events to expand student learning and to build meaningful connections and the experience of belonging. 
  • maintaining attendance records and teaching and learning documentation, including Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and assessment data.
  • working closely with the Learning Support Team, teacher assistants, families, external agencies/professionals to design and implement differentiated learning plans and goals.
  • engaging in professional learning that deepens an understanding of Steiner Education, as well as current advancements in approaches to teaching and learning. 

Aurora Southern Highlands Steiner School is located in a beautiful setting just minutes away from the Bowral town centre in NSW. We are a dynamic, young, Pre-K to Year 12 school with a single stream class structure for K – 6 and composite classes in the secondary school. 

Aurora’s dynamic staff work collaboratively and professionally with a strong focus on student learning and a love of children. We are committed to developing healthy, purposeful education for today’s world and challenging students to continually improve. Our rich learning programme is based on the principles of Steiner Education and additionally delivers the NSW curriculum as a registered and accredited school. Our Primary Class Teachers are supported by a vibrant team of specialist teachers in Languages, Crafts, Movement, Music and Learning Enrichment. 

Aurora is a child-safe organisation, committed to the care, protection and learning of all children attending the school. Our school is a place where children are nurtured, supported and challenged so that they can develop their capacities to grow into well-rounded human beings. 

NESA approval to teach and NSW Working with Children clearance are essential. Salary will be in accordance with experience and classification under the Independent Schools NSW Teachers (Hybrid Model) Multi-Enterprise Agreement.

Applications are to include a letter of introduction that demonstrates interest and experience in Steiner Education and a current CV. Applications should be emailed to Elizabeth Nevieve at principal@aurorasteiner.nsw.edu.au

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted regarding next steps. 

Closing date: Tuesday, 8th October, 2024.

Casual Pool

We welcome expressions of interest from educators with a passion for Steiner education. We particularly invite people to get in touch who are teachers of European languages and those who have a particular interest in learning support. Additionally, we always welcome teachers to join our casual pool. 


To express your interest, please send your CV and referees to Principal Elizabeth Nevieve at principal@aurorasteiner.nsw.edu.au