Orana Steiner School is seeking an experienced Primary School Teacher to join our dedicated teaching team from Term 1, 2027 for a permanent, full-time position.

If you are passionate about education and committed to supporting the ethos of our school, we encourage you to apply. We value applicants with experience in Steiner education and are committed to fostering a warm, caring, and creative learning environment.

Role Overview

As a valued staff member at Orana,you will contribute to the community as a member of an educationally focused team that ignites a life-long passion for learning within our students through academic, practical and creative experiences. You will be supported to grow and develop your own teaching through ongoing professional learning activities as well as mentoring through Orana’s College of Teachers.

A Primary Class Teacher in Steiner education typically guides students from Year 1 through to the end of their primary school years. The role involves delivering a rich, integrated curriculum through stories, art, music, and practical activities to inspire and develop students’ imagination. In the Class Teacher period, the aim is to foster a love of learning and independent thinking, while building a strong academic foundation for the secondary school years. This is supported through an integrated curriculum encompassing Mathematics, Science, Literacy, Languages, and Humanities.

Remuneration

The salary and conditions of employment are determined by the Independent Schools ACT (Teachers) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025.

Indicative gross annual salary range Level 1-8, $100,187 ~ $141,983 (pro-rata for part time), subject to TQI qualification and number of years of experience,



with a 12% Superannuation as per SGC requirements.

Key Accountabilities

Teach Orana’s curriculum in the Primary School as the need arises.

Oversee the supervision and behaviour management of the class in accordance with Orana Steiner’s Student Behaviour Policies.

Provide assessment and reporting for students.

Provide written documentation of programs and evaluation of the semester’s work with the classes to the Deputy Principal.

Perform administrative tasks associated with the position.

Advise on and order suitable teaching resources.

Attend pro-rata staff and faculty meetings.

Contribute to the pastoral care of students.

Meet Health and Safety standards.

Participate in activities outside of core teaching hours as required and perform pro rata duties as allocated by the Faculty Head.

Key Selection Criteria

(Please address these in your cover letter)

The successful candidate/s will require:

Formal teaching qualifications and current ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration for an immediate start of duties.

Primary and/or Secondary teaching experience preferably across a range of classes.

Understanding of the Steiner curriculum is highly desirable.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire young people.





Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team setting.

A willingness to implement, support and promote the School’s Steiner ethos.

A strong commitment to student wellbeing.

A willingness to be involved in the wider life of the School.

Understanding of the Australian Curriculum.

Flexible, adaptable, highly organised, and enthusiastic about the Steiner curriculum.

Extremely reliable with their attendance for this position to be successful.

Positive attitude towards children and a love of teaching.

Commitment to further personal development through Anthroposophical study and artistic activity.

A willingness and ability to adopt Anthroposophical principles in the curriculum.

Legal Requirements

Current ACT TQI Registration.

Current ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.

Eligibility for unrestricted long-term work in Australia (Citizen or Permanent Resident).

We welcome and encourage all candidates with teaching qualifications and experience to apply, provided they have the requisite registrations. While Steiner experience or qualifications are not essential, a willingness to learn is required. Support and guidance will be provided to successful candidates without a Steiner background.

What we offer

Competitive salary based on years of experience under the Independent School (Teachers) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025.

Free onside parking.

Salary Sacrificing.

Employee Assistance Program.

Our commitment to maintaining a physically and psychosocially safe working setting for all staff, students and visitors to our school.

We respect and value your right to disconnect ou

📌 Primary School Teacher (Canberra)
🏢 Orana Steiner School
📍 Canberra