Employment Type: Full Time

Term: 3 Years

Commencement: Term 1, 2027 School Year

Remuneration in line with Independent Schools (Teacher) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 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

Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School is excited to be offering the position of Primary School Coordinator for a suitable person who shares the school’s values of connection, curiosity and becoming, and who is willing to bring a contemporary, inspired approach to working with colleagues and students in alignment with Steiner’s intention of the art of education based on spiritual freedom.

Our ideal candidate will bring the qualities and skills of creativitiy, collaboration, warmth, resourcefulness, professionalism and enthusiasm, and a commitment to Steiner’s indications of child development and social renewal.

The candidate will be an experienced Primary Teacher with 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.

Applications close: 5pm,



Friday, 28 August 2026

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, Recent 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.

SCHOOL:

Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School

CLOSING DATE:

28 August 2026

CONTACT:

Bec Sturm

[email protected]

📌 2027 Primary School Coordinator (Chatswood)
🏢 Steiner Education Australia (SEA)
📍 Chatswood