Community Events
Kindergarten (Class1 -1) Teachers Zoom
Australian Association for Rudolf Steiner Early Childhood Education (SECA)
We are hoping to establish an ongoing support group for teachers working with 5 to 6 year olds in Steiner schools across Australia.
The aim will be to hold a Zoom session once a term and to provide guidance as well a forum to discuss concerns, answer questions and share information from early childhood educators working with this age group.
Steiner teachers working in Kindergarten (Class 1 minus 1) are often a minority group working in a bigger school context. Many teachers of this age group feel that they need support in holding a picture of Steiner Early childhood education in the face of the many pressures that often seem to be eroding Steiner early childhood methodology and best practice.
Primary Teachers' Creative Intensive
Sydney Rudolf Steiner College
For all teachers and educators of the Primary years
This year’s Intensive centres on cultivating healthy classroom rhythms and guiding behaviour through conscious observation and inner development. As we strengthen our powers of perception, we are led toward more harmonious and imaginative approaches to classroom management—ones that honour the individuality of the child and the spiritual task of the teacher.
Together, we’ll work not only with the outer challenges of teaching, but also turn inward—developing the inner capacities that allow us to meet the children with clarity, warmth, and presence.
This is a two-day in-person event, presented at Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School
Therapeutic Storytelling
Susan Perrow
Addressing Challenging Behaviour and Challenging Situations through the Medium of Story
In this 12.5 hour training, examples, ideas and techniques for writing healing (‘medicinal’) stories will be shared, and the therapeutic use of metaphor explored.
With the support of a story-making framework, the participants will be guided to create their own stories addressing a range of challenging behaviours & situations …. stories to soothe, help, motivate, give hope and build resilience (with children, teens & adults).
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Educator Vacancies
Are you a teacher looking for employment in an Australian Steiner school? Have a look at current positions available below. This list is not extensive. To view more vacancies and career opportunities for Steiner/Waldorf teachers in Australia, we recommend taking a look at Steiner Education Australia.
Garden Teacher
Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School, NSW
Employment Type: Permanent Part-time position (0.5 load)
Commencement: Flexible start date
Teaching Years K-6
We are seeking a Permanent Part-time Garden Teacher to lead garden-based learning across primary years (Grades 1-6), inspiring students to connect with nature through hands-on, seasonal work grounded in biodynamic principles. This role supports the holistic development of students by fostering care, responsibility and reverence for the natural world through gardening, composting and caring for the school’s animals.
Working closely with teaching staff, the Garden Teacher plans and delivers engaging, age-appropriate lessons that integrates NESA syllabus with the broader Glenaeon curriculum reflecting the Steiner understanding of child development. They also oversee the practical management of the garden at the Middle Cove and Castlecrag campus, coordinating planting, maintenance, parent volunteer involvement and events.
Class 1Teacher 2026
Mount Barker Steiner School, SA
Are you ready to guide a class on a rich and imaginative learning journey?
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Waldorf Class Teacher to begin with Class One in
2026. This is a unique opportunity to carry a class through foundational years, to build strong
connections and nurture each child’s unfolding development at our established and dynamic
Waldorf School.
Early Childhood Teacher 2026
Cairns Hinterland Steiner School, QLD
Our school seeks applications from nurturing and compassionate professionals who embrace the goals of Steiner Education. We have an established Early Childhood and Prep centre within a beautiful larger Steiner School.
About Cairns Hinterland Steiner School
CHSS is an independent school situated in Kuranda offering Kindergarten to Class 8. We are a co-educational and non-denominational school offering a curriculum based on the educational insights of Rudolf Steiner. We aim to encourage each child’s unique gifts and emerging potentials to unfold in a nurturing, imaginative and guided environment.
The position
The position involves the planning and implementation of a quality educational program for all children, grounded solidly in the philosophy and principles of Steiner Education. The teacher works creatively, seeking to find a fresh connection to the developmental needs of the children.
Primary Class Teacher (Class 1)
Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School, NSW
Employment Type: Full-Time permanent
Commencement: January 2026
Remuneration: in line with Independent Schools NSW (Teacher) Cooperative
Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025
Join a dynamic organisation dedicated to advancing the delivery of high-quality
Steiner education
Situated in a beautiful natural setting just inland from the Byron Shire coastline
Position Overview
Shearwater is currently seeking an experienced and dynamic Primary Steiner Class Teacher
to commence with Class 1 in Term 1 2026 and to join them as they continue their primary
journey through to Class 7.
Shearwater teachers provide an exceptional Steiner educational environment and learning
experience for all students. You will be joining a collective of teachers dedicated to providing
an imaginative and holistic approach to teaching and learning based on Steiner’s
pedagogical insights, within a dynamic and progressive Steiner educational environment.
The ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to Steiner education, with demonstrated
experience as a Class Teacher in a Steiner primary school, and hold relevant teaching
qualifications for eligibility for accreditation with the NSW Education Standards Authority.
Relief Teachers
Mount Barker Waldorf School, SA
If you are a qualified Teacher, looking for relief work please send your resume with three referees to the Principal, Liam Waterford or the office at Mount Barker Waldorf School.
Expressions of Interest
The Armidale Waldorf School, NSW
The Armidale Waldorf School is always interested to hear from suitably qualified and experienced people who may be interested in working with us.
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