English Teacher

Steiner Education; Central Coast Council; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IB Diploma training

Professional development opportunities

Beautiful campus environment

Beachside lifestyle nearby

Free onsite childcare

Job summary

Central Coast Steiner School on the Central Coast of NSW is seeking an accomplished English Teacher for a permanent full-time role commencing Term 1, 2027. The successful applicant will deliver engaging English lessons, foster warm relationships with students and contribute to a rich Steiner education.

Requirements include NSW NESA accreditation and WWCC, with a passion for English teaching and ongoing professional development, plus experience in Years 7–10 and ideally IB Diploma exposure.

Qualifications

• Requires NSW NESA accreditation to teach English in NSW
• Current NSW Working with Children Check
• Commitment to Steiner Education and professional development
• Experience teaching Years 7–10 English
• Experience with IB Diploma Programme desirable

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English language and literature instruction for Years 7–10
• Develop creative lesson plans and instructional materials
• Assess, report and communicate student progress effectively
• Build supportive relationships with students and colleagues
• Contribute to a strong, well-rounded Steiner curriculum

Skills

English teaching

Curriculum planning

Student engagement

Pastoral support

Collaboration

Education

NESA accredited NSW teacher

NESA recognised tertiary qualifications

Tools

IB Diploma Programme knowledge

Assessment & reporting

Job description

The Central Coast Steiner School is a thriving, progressive independent Kindergarten to Year 12 school with nearly 400 students. We have a beautiful bushland campus with outstanding facilities, and we are located close to some of the most exquisite beaches on the Central Coast. The School fosters an atmosphere where students develop into intellectually curious individuals and compassionate, socially responsible global citizens.

We are seeking an accomplished English Teacher

to join our team in a permanent full-time capacity commencing Term 1, 2027. The successful applicant will be an engaging English teacher who demonstrates creativity and rigour in the delivery of curriculum and who can foster warm, supportive relationships with students.

Key Selection Criteria

• Qualifications and/or commitment to professional development in Steiner Education
• Demonstrate knowledge, competence and confidence in teaching English
• Outstanding rapport with students
• Collegiality and ability to contribute to a faculty of committed educators
• Programming, lesson planning, assessment and reporting
• Create engaging and effective instructional materials and resources
• Modifying teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities
• Provide effective feedback to students to improve their understanding and learning
• Contribute to the school’s commitment to a well-rounded, rich, and distinctive curriculum
• Provide pastoral support to students, upholding our Steiner philosophy

Experience

• Experience in teaching Years 7-10 English (Essential)
• Experience teachingHSCEnglish (desirable)
• Experience in teaching English within the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (desirable)
• Experience teaching within a Steiner school (desirable)
• Experience in teaching other humanities subjects such as Drama, History or Geography (desirable)

Requirements

• Current NESA accreditation to teach in NSW
• Current NSW Working with Children Check
• Have a passion for teaching English and relevant teaching experience
• Have NESA recognised tertiary educational qualifications
• Be able to demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development

Benefits of working with us

• Opportunity to be part of a wonderful school with a vision to offer an outstanding educational pathway from Kindergarten to Year 12
• A supportive, values-driven Steiner school community that fosters collaboration and growth
• The opportunity to teach outstanding young people who are passionate about learning and making a positive impact on the world
• A strong focus on student wellbeing and a nurturing approach
• Join a dynamic and growing educational community that values innovation and excellence
• Teach within a positive, connected and caring school community
• A beautiful natural environment, outstanding facilities, and a calm, inspiring campus atmosphere
• Continuous, comprehensive professional development opportunities to enhance your teaching skills and stay abreast of educational trends, including International Baccalaureate Diploma training
• Opportunities for leadership, innovation, and collaboration within a dynamic and committed team
• Easy access to Australia’s most stunning beaches, national parks, and relaxed coastal living
• Free onsite childcare provided during afterschool meetings
• Salaries as per NSW Multi Enterprise agreement for teachers

We reserve the right to close applications early.