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.
Class 1 Teacher – 2027 (full-time)
About the role
Aurora is seeking a Class 1 Teacher to commence in January 2027. 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.
Key responsibilities
- Design and deliver an exceptional programme of learning that follows the Steiner curriculum and is contextualised to Aurora and NSW
- Create a warm and inclusive learning environment where children flourish physically, socially/emotionally and academically
- Integrate academic, artistic and practical learning in rhythmically rejuvenating and creative ways to ensure balanced learning and to foster wellbeing
- Implement diverse and effective teaching strategies to meet the full range of children’s educational needs
- Assess and monitor student progress and development, and work closely with students, colleagues and parents to achieve excellent educational outcomes for each child
- Plan and organise class and community events to expand student learning and to build meaningful connections and the experience of belonging
- Maintain attendance records and teaching and learning documentation, including Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and assessment data
- Work closely with the Learning Support Team, teacher assistants, families, external agencies/professionals to design and implement differentiated learning plans and goals
- Engage in professional learning that deepens an understanding of Steiner Education, as well as current advancements in approaches to teaching and learning
About you
- NESA approval to teach
- NSW Working with Children clearance
- Commitment to Steiner education
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
About us
Aurora Southern Highlands Steiner School is located in a beautiful setting just minutes away from the Bowral town centre, 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 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.
For more information or to apply, email Melissa via principal@aurorasteiner.nsw.edu.au
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 Melissa Savill at principal@aurorasteiner.nsw.edu.au
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.