2027 Primary Wellbeing Coordinator

Steiner Education; Mullumbimby; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shearwater School is seeking a Primary Wellbeing Coordinator to foster a safe, supportive environment and uphold high behavioural standards in the Primary School. You will work with Class Teachers and the Primary Coordinator to implement the school’s behaviour management program within a Steiner education setting.

The role requires experience with developmental needs, learning styles, and social-emotional support, with emphasis on restorative practices and trauma-informed approaches.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will be experienced with the developmental stages and educational needs of children, including diverse learning styles and social-emotional needs in a Steiner Primary School.
• Experience with sensitivity to learning needs and trauma, and with restorative practices, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, supportive environment for students and uphold high standards of student behaviour to support engagement in the Primary School learning program.
• Collaborate with Class Teachers and the Primary Coordinator to implement and continue the Primary School behaviour management program.

Skills

Behaviour management

Restorative practices

Trauma-informed approach

Understanding diverse learning needs

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent (0.8 – 1.0 FTE)

Term: 3 Years (2027 – 2029)

Commencement: Term 1 2027

Remuneration in line with the Independent Schools (Teachers) and NSW (Professional and Operational Staff) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreements 2025.

• Join a dynamic organisation dedicated to advancing the delivery of high-quality Steiner education
• Competitive salary package and salary packaging options available
• Situated in a beautiful natural setting just inland from the Byron Shire coastline

Position Overview

Shearwater is seeking a Primary Wellbeing Coordinator whose focus is providing a safe and supportive environment for students, while maintaining high standards of student behaviour to support positive engagement in the Primary School learning program. A key focus for this role upon commencement, will be to work collaboratively with Class Teachers and the Primary Coordinator to continue to implement the Primary School behaviour management program.

The ideal candidate will be experienced, demonstrate a deep understanding of the developmental stages and educational needs of children, including an appreciation of particular learning styles as well as social and emotional needs, particularly as understood in a Steiner Primary School. Candidates with a sensitivity to, and an awareness and understanding of, how different learning needs and trauma can impact and contribute to behaviours will be preferred, as will experience in utilising a restorative practices approach.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Working with Children Check as required under the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012.

About Shearwater School

Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School is nestled among the green hills of the Byron Shire hinterland, New South Wales. Established in 1993, Shearwater has grown to a Playgroup – Year 12 school, with an enrolment of over 600.Our beautiful 52-acre site sits in lush rainforest alongside farmland with gardens and a farm working by biodynamic practices. Shearwater offers quality staff education including a mentorship program, ongoing professional development opportunities, artistic activities, workshops, events, and courses.

Our Mission

Shearwater provides a living, integrated education inspired by anthroposophy, in which a focus on the development of the whole human being is supported by a conscious connection to place and time.

Shearwater nurtures the growth of warm-hearted, creative, resilient and courageous individuals who are able to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world through love in action.

Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School