Class 1 Teacher

Primary School Teacher at Lorien Novalis Steiner School, Dural NSW

We are seeking an enthusiastic Primary School Teacher to guide a class through the Primary School years. Set among beautiful bushland and gardens in Dural, Lorien Novalis has offered holistic Steiner education for over 50 years. Applications close 20 July 2026.

Primary School Teacher

Class One

Commencement in Term 1, 2027

(Term 4, 2026 start date may be negotiated)

Lorien Novalis Steiner School is inviting applications for the position of Class One Teacher to guide children through Primary School to Class Seven.

Nestled in lush bushlands and landscaped gardens in Dural, we have been offering a holistic well-established Steiner curriculum for over 50 years and have built a strong reputation for creative and engaging education.

We seek an enthusiastic teacher who has taught in a Steiner school or has training in Steiner Education and is willing to work with the pedagogical indications of Rudolf Steiner and Lorien Novalis’ ethos.

A class teacher in a Steiner primary school holds the unique and rewarding role of guiding a class through seven formative years, building a strong rapport with the children and their parents.

The teacher will work closely with colleagues, specialist teachers and leaders to deliver a learning program that provides a wide range of educational experiences in keeping with the school’s curriculum.

Desirable qualities:

• Ability to create a nurturing learning environment.
• Passionate for storytelling as a form of teaching.
• Drawing on imaginative approaches to teaching academic subjects through inspiring methods to inspire a love of learning.
• Talent in, or willingness to develop skills in, arts such as painting, drawing, speech, eurythmy, music and drama and using these to underpin lesson topics.
• Skills in soft and/or hard handcrafts.
• Ability to guide children in camping and outdoor activities as part of the outdoor education program.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements:

• A strong commitment to the principles and philosophy of Steiner Education, demonstrated through relevant experience and/or a willingness to engage in ongoing professional learning and development in Steiner Education.
• Involvement in specialised areas of the school’s cultural life (festivals, fairs, information and open days)
• Teach in accordance with the school’s curriculum.
• Work collegially and collaboratively with other teachers and staff as part of the vibrant learning community.
• Demonstrate a high level of oral and interpersonal skills, appreciating the importance of discretion, tact and confidentiality in dealing with staff, parents, students and the public at all levels.

Essential:

• Qualifications and approval to teach in NSW with NESA accreditation.
• Hold a current WWCC.

Please send applications in a single PDF to:

• Lara Terzian larat@lorien.nsw.edu.au
• Konrad Korobacz konradk@lorien.nsw.edu.au
• Vivien Sievers vivients@lorien.nsw.edu.au

Your application should consist of:

• A covering letter outlining details relevant to this role.
• Information about knowledge and/or experience in Steiner Education.
• Current CV.
• Two professional references.

For initial and confidential enquiries about the position, please call Lara Terzian on 02 9658 0700.

Applications will remain open until 20 July 2026; however, early applications are encouraged as interviews may commence prior to this date.

Lorien Novalis Steiner School

656-658 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158

Instagram & Facebook: @loriennovalis