Little Yarra is a Kindergarten to Class 12 Steiner School in Yarra Junction in the Yarra Valley. The school is seeking an experienced teacher with exemplary skills to teach mainly High School Geography up to VCE level, with some middle school Mathematics and General Science.
A Specialist Teacher’s responsibility is to deliver the curriculum in an artistic way, as outlined by the School. In doing this, a Specialist Teacher is expected to work in cooperation with their fellow teachers and the school’s policies and procedures. Further responsibilities include:
- working out of an Anthroposophical understanding of child development;
- recognising and respecting the individuality of each child, both their specific gifts and their challenges;
- teaching out of a secure and continually evolving understanding of the subject;
- creating and maintaining a sound learning environment in the classroom;
- using a variety of strategies to engage all the children in class in the lessons taught;
- keeping on-going assessment records of each child in the class
Key Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and experience with the Waldorf/Steiner curriculum and how it meets the child developmentally and pedagogically
- Excellent classroom management skills
- High level interpersonal skills including a capacity to develop constructive relationships with students, parents and other staff.
- Current VIT registration or eligibility to obtain it
Desirable skills, knowledge and traits
- Teacher training in Steiner Education
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic personality
- Previous experience working in a Steiner School
- Current First Aid Certificate
This position is full time and commences in Term 1 2027. The position is full time for 6 months but may continue for the remainder of the year, depending on whether the teacher is ready to return from maternity leave.
Applicants must address the Key Selection Criteria and desirable skills, knowledge and traits in their application and submit it with a copy of their resume including contact details of three referees (including at least two who have acted in a supervisory capacity) to:
John Stewart
Principal
Little Yarra Steiner School
PO Box 19
Yarra Junction 3797
[email protected]
Applications close 4:00 pm Friday 4th September 2026. An appointment may be made prior to the closing date should an appropriate candidate present themselves.
The Little Yarra Steiner School is a Child Safe environment, and we are committed to the care, safety and protection of all children attending the school.
