Class 4 Teacher

Edinburgh Steiner School Trust Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partial fee remission

Job summary

Edinburgh Steiner School is looking for an inspirational qualified Steiner/Waldorf teacher to join our Class 4 cohort, with January 2027 start preferred. An additional subject specialism would be advantageous. Applicants must have, or be eligible for, GTCS registration.

Salary is £32,624.58 per annum with partial fee remission included. For further information, or to discuss details of the post, please contact Jody Lukas at 0131 337 3410 or [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Qualified Steiner/Waldorf teacher.
• GTCS registration or eligibility required.
• Experience teaching Class 4 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Steiner Waldorf curriculum across Class 4.
• Take overall responsibility for the class including records, pupil management and parent liaison.
• Lead or participate in class trips, festivals and school activities.
• Attend meetings and provide cover as needed.
• Support school ethos and policies.

Skills

Steiner/Waldorf teaching

Class 4 teaching

GTCS registration

Education

GTCS registration eligible

Job description

Class 4 Teacher

Edinburgh Steiner School is seeking an inspirational qualified Steiner/Waldorf teacher to teach our Class 4 starting latest January 2027. An additional subject specialism would be an advantage.

Applicants must have, or be eligible for, GTCS registration. The salary is £32,624.58 per annum and benefits include partial fee remission.

For further information, or to discuss details of the post, please contact Jody Lukas on 0131 337 3410, or email [e-mail]. Closing Date Wednesday 30th September.

Class Teacher Job Description

Main purpose of post:

1. To teach the Steiner Waldorf curriculum including:

• The main lesson and additional subject lessons (including teaching subject lessons to other classes);
• Accompany the class in subject lessons with other teachers where necessary.

2. To take overall responsibility for the class including:

• Record keeping, in accordance with statutory and school requirements;
• Supervising, managing and assessing the pupils;
• Liaising with colleagues and parents;
• Organising and supervising the class’s participation in trips, festivals and other activities;
• Management of the classroom environment;
• Participating in break cover;
• Participating in the admissions process for new pupils;
• Holding Parents’ Evenings and individual consultation sessions with parents.

3. To attend teacher and other meetings as required.

4. To participate in providing cover for absent colleagues.

5. To support the school’s ethos, principles and objectives.

6. To undertake the appropriate preparation, study and training as necessary both for the effective delivery of the curriculum and to advance the school’s ethos, principles and objectives.

7. To be aware of the school’s policies and procedures and to support their implementation.

8. To participate with other colleagues in teacher administration responsibilities for the whole school.

9. Any other duties reasonably requested by the school.

10. The post holder is required to operate within the school policies including the Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety policies.

11. The job description is current but liable to variation to reflect or anticipate changes in the requirements of the post.

Responsible to:

The position and is accountable to the Board of Trustees but reports to, and is supported in day-to-day matters by, the College of Teachers and Management.

Other information:

Edinburgh Steiner School is an equal opportunities employer.