Class 5 Primary School Teacher

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Primary School Teacher
Class Five
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 Five Teacher to guide children through 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.

The class has benefitted from a firm foundation of four years with an experienced and competent class teacher. This position calls for a teacher to take on the remaining years of Primary school.

We seek someone 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. 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.

Applications to include:

• Cover letter addressing the selection criteria
• Resume outlining qualifications and employment experience.
• Qualification documents
• Two references

Please contact Lara on 02 9558 0700 if you have any further queries or would like a conversation about the position.

Applications will remain open until September 30, 2026 or until a successful applicant is employed.

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

School Details

Website: http://www.lorien.nsw.edu.au
Principal: Dr Konrad Korobacz
Affiliation: Waldorf Steiner
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

• 312 Students
• 34 Teaching Staff
• 10 Non-Teaching Staff
• Single School

Lorien Novalis School is a creative and dynamic community of students, teachers, parents and administrators. This year, 2021, the school will have offered Steiner Education for 50 years to the students and education environment of NSW. The school is located on 16 beautiful acres of gardens and bushland in the Hills District of Sydney and offers learning opportunities based in Steiner Pedagogy for Playgroup to Year 12.

Application Instructions

How to Apply

Please email applications in a single PDF attachment to:

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