Primary School Teacher – Class Five

Steiner Education; Dural; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lorien Novalis Steiner School in Dural, NSW, invites applications for a Class Five Teacher to guide students through to Class Seven, with term 4, 2026 start negotiable. The role centers on Steiner pedagogy and a warm, cohesive class community within a long-established setting.

The ideal candidate will hold NSW NESA accreditation, WWCC, and training in Steiner Education, and will collaborate with colleagues to deliver a rich, imaginative learning program including outdoor education and the arts.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in a Steiner school or training in Steiner Education.
• Commitment to the principles and ethos of Steiner Education.
• Ability to deliver a diverse learning program aligned with the curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in specialised areas of the school’s cultural life (festivals, fairs, information and open days).
• Teach in accordance with the school’s curriculum and Steiner ethos.
• Collaborate with colleagues and leaders to deliver a rich learning program.

Skills

Storytelling

Outdoor education

Creative teaching

Interpersonal skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

NSW NESA accreditation

WWCC

Training in Steiner Education

Job description

(Term 4, 2026 start date may be negotiated)

Lorien Novalis Steiner School is inviting applications for the position of Class Five Teacher to guide children through to Class Seven.

Nestled in lush bushlands and landscaped gardens in Dural, we have been offering a holistic well- established Steiner curriculum for over 50 years and have built a strong reputation for creative and engaging education.

The class has benefitted from a firm foundation of four years with an experienced and competent class teacher. They are a warm, cohesive and engaged group of children who have developed strong relationships with one another and a genuine sense of community within the class. This position calls for a teacher to take on the remaining years of Primary school.

We seek someone with experience teaching in a Steiner school, training in Steiner Education or close involvement with Steiner education, who is committed to working with the pedagogical indications of Rudolf Steiner and embracing the ethos of Lorien Novalis.

The teacher will work closely with colleagues, specialist teachers and leaders to deliver a learning program that provides a wide range of educational experiences in keeping with the school’s curriculum.

• Ability to create a nurturing learning environment.
• Passionate for storytelling as a form of teaching.
• Drawing on imaginative approaches to teaching academic subjects through inspiring methods to inspire a love of learning.
• Talent in, or willingness to develop skills in, arts such as painting, drawing, speech, eurythmy, music and drama and using these to underpin lesson topics.
• Skills in soft and/or hard handcrafts.
• Ability to guide children in camping and outdoor activities as part of the outdoor education program.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Involvement in specialised areas of the school’s cultural life (festivals, fairs, information and open days)
• Teach in accordance with the school’s curriculum.
• Work collegially and collaboratively with other teachers and staff as part of the vibrant learning community.
• Demonstrate a high level of oral and interpersonal skills, appreciating the importance of discretion, tact and confidentiality in dealing with staff, parents, students and the public at all levels.
• A strong commitment to the principles and philosophy of Steiner Education, demonstrated through relevant knowledge and experience and/or a willingness to engage in ongoing professional learning and development in Steiner Education.
• Qualifications and approval to teach in NSW with NESA accreditation.
• Hold a current WWCC.

Please contact us if you have any further queries or would like a conversation about the position.

Applications will remain open until 30th September 2026. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may commence prior to this date.