Community Events
Northern NSW Regional meeting and PD
Australian Association for Rudolf Steiner Early Childhood Education (SECA)
Venue: Lilly Pilly Preschool – Brunswick Head – 96 Kingsford Drive
Featuring ‘Biodynamic Gardening Activities‘ – with Sandra Frain
These activities are great and beautiful to experience and to promote care and connection to nature. They are also healing activities for adults, children, the land and its creatures.
All the activities will be presented in story, song, fact and humour.
We will have an enlightening and fun day together while gracing Lilly Pilly with our deeds.
Aside from the BD activities we will have an introductory session to do – Nature Craft and to discuss the benefits of children engaging with and in Nature. At this time where we would also like to share with the group the work of SECA as well as to promote next year’s – 2026 VITAL YEARS CONFERENCE – Celebrating 100 years of Steiner Early Childhood Education with main guest speaker Dr. Michaela Glockler.
Kindergarten (Class 1 minus 1) Teachers Zoom
Australian Association for Rudolf Steiner Early Childhood Education (SECA)
Venue: Online
Building Pictures of Class 1 Readiness
This is a free online event in support of Steiner Early Childhood Educators in Australia
January 2026 Class Teacher and High School Intensives
Pedagogical Section in Australia
Early Childhood Teacher Intensives
Pedagogical Section in Australia
Vital Years Early Childhood Conference 2026
Australian Association for Rudolf Steiner Early Childhood Education (SECA)
Venue: Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School, NSW
Kindness Strength and Love – Weaving a Mantle for Today’s Children and their Tomorrow
2026 VITAL YEARS CONFERENCE – Celebrating 100 years of Steiner Early Childhood Education with main lecturer Dr Michaela Glöckler, former head of the Medical Section of the Goetheanum, Switzerland.
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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.
Early Childhood/Mentee - Assistant
Lorien Novalis Steiner School, NSW
Employment Type: Full-time
Commencement: Term 4, 2025
We are seeking a qualified teacher or someone working towards a qualification to work in our Kindergarten classes alongside the teachers in a mentee/assistant role. You may also be interested to become a Steiner School Class Teacher and work alongside our current Class Teachers and Early Childhood teachers as an assistant/mentee and as a relief teacher when required.
Class Assistant
Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School, NSW
Employment Type: Fixed Term Part-time (19 hours per week)
Commencement: Term 4, 2025
We are seeking a Class Assistant to support the teacher and students with their learning needs in our primary classes. This position is a part-time role working Monday to Wednesday. You will not be required to work during the school holiday period.
As the Class Assistant you will support the Class Teacher through preparation of resources, assist in effective classroom management, help students transition through their daily routines and perform administrative duties as required.
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 1 Teacher 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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