When positions are available at Samford Valley Steiner School they are listed below.
They may also be advertised on www.steinereducation.edu.au and other public websites.
About our school
The school is situated in the beautiful, rural setting of Samford Valley, and yet is still located in close proximity to Brisbane CBD; a vibrant, multicultural, cosmopolitan city. The beautiful sandy beaches of the Sunshine Coast are only one and a half hours to the north and the beaches of the Gold Coast and Northern New South Wales are one to two hours to the south. The school is situated on 20 acres of forested land along Samford Creek.
The school is 33 years old and is a strong and vibrant educational facility providing an authentic Steiner Education to students from Pre-Prep through to Class 12 with double streams in 2020 in Classes 1, 2 and 3. Student numbers are over 430 and growing. Our curriculum is based on the Australian Steiner School Curriculum Framework and is uncompromised right to the end of high school; including senior classes completing the NZ Steiner School Certificate (an internationally recognised qualification secondary qualification). We have a vibrant staff combining youth and experience and a stable organisational structure. The College of Teachers sits at the heart of the structure and advises a Senior Leadership Team, comprising of representatives of the different areas of the school, and a School Director who is accountable to a governance Board.
Current Positions
Class One Teacher 2021
Samford Valley Steiner School (SVSS) is seeking applications for two Class 1 Teachers commencing January 2021. Applicants are ideally trained in Steiner education or have significant experience in Steiner education teaching Classes 1 – 7.
The school is situated in the beautiful, rural setting of Samford Valley, and yet is still located in close proximity to Brisbane CBD; a vibrant, multicultural, cosmopolitan city. The beautiful sandy beaches of the Sunshine Coast are only one and a half hours to the north and the beaches of the Gold Coast and Northern New South Wales are one to two hours to the south. The school is situated on 20 acres of forested land along Samford Creek.
The school is 33 years old and is a strong and vibrant educational facility providing an authentic Steiner Education to students from Pre-Prep through to Class 12 with double streams in 2021 in Classes 1, 2, 3 and 4. Student numbers are over 420 and growing. Our curriculum is based on the Australian Steiner School Curriculum Framework and is uncompromised right to the end of high school; including Classes 11 and 12 completing the NZ Steiner School Certificate (an internationally recognised qualification for tertiary entrance). We have a vibrant staff combining youth and experience and a stable organisational structure. The College of Teachers sits at the heart of the structure and advises a Senior Leadership Team, comprising of representatives of the different areas of the school, and a School Director who is accountable to a governance Board.
The 2020_RD_Teacher_Primary and Class 1 Teacher Applicant Package 2021 contain more information about this role and the required qualifications. For further information please contact the Primary School Education Administrator via email pseducationadministrator@samfordsteiner.qld.edu.au.
Applications complete with CV, and cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria should be sent to rcaynes@samfordsteiner.qld.edu.au
Closing Date: Friday 28 August 2020, 5pm.
Casual Positions
Samford Valley Steiner School is seeking Expressions of Interest for the following Casual positions:
- Casual Teachers P-12 with an interest in Steiner education (must have current QCT registration and First Aid)
- Casual Teacher Aides P-12 with an interest in Steiner Education (must have Cert III or Cert IV in Education Support, current Blue Card and First Aid)
- Casual staff for Out of School Hours Care – (must have current Blue Card, First Aid) – Must hold (or be working towards) an approved 2 year Diploma level qualification or higher in a relevant area of study (PDF, 222KB) OR an approved Certificate III or 1 year qualification or higher (PDF, 223KB) in a relevant area of study.
Please send CV and a brief Cover Letter stating availability and interest in Steiner education, to Tracey Taylor, School Director at svssdirector@samfordsteiner.qld.edu.au or phone 3430 9600 for further information.
