Orana Steiner School is seeking an experienced Maths Teacher to join our dedicated high school teaching team from Term 1, 2027 for a permanent, full-time position with an additional opportunity as Maths, Science and Physical Education (PE) Coordinator.

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

Maths Teacher

The position entails teaching Mathematics to a class of up to 28 mixed ability students in Classes 7-12. While lessons generally follow the “Pathways” textbooks, the teacher is expected to supplement this with exercises from other sources.

Although Maths classes in the High School are streamed in Years 9 to 12, the teacher is also expected to cater for different levels of student ability by modifications and extensions to a core program, and to work with other teachers of the same year group to ensure curriculum coherence.

Maths, Science and PE Coordinator:

This leadership position oversees the subject area of mathematics, science and physical education.

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

From 1 February 2027, the Indicative gross annual teacher salary range Level 1-8, $100,187 ~ $141,983, subject to TQI qualification and number of years of experience, with a 12% Superannuation as per SGC requirements.

The Math, Science & PE Coordinator position is an annually reviewed temporary position which attracts a Coordinator 2 allowance of $21,464 per annum in addition to the teacher salary. Coordinator positions for subject areas are reviewed annually to meet the evolving offerings of the high school.

Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

Maths Teacher

- Teach Orana’s curriculum and other subject areas as agreed.
- Oversee the supervision and behaviour management of the class in accordance with Orana’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 Curriculum Coordinator/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.

Maths, Science and PE Coordinator:
- Lead teachers/teams to implement classroom practice within a Steiner pedagogy.
- Development, planning and implementation of teaching and learning programs.
- Development of unit outlines/scope & sequence/assessment/reporting in accordance with the requirements of all applicable legal requirements.
- Ensuring teachers/teams assess and report on student achievement.
- Induction of new teachers.
- Supervision of science lab technician and teaching staff.
- Ensure compliance with WHS standards.

Key Selection Criteria (Please address these in your cover letter)

The successful candidate/s will require:





- An understanding of the principles of Rudolf Steiner education is desirable.
- Formal teaching qualifications, specialising in maths.
- Teaching experience in subject area, preferably across a range of classes.
- Experience teaching in the ACT BSSS or other Senior Secondary system 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; and understanding of the Australian Curriculum.
- Flexible, adaptable, highly organised, and enthusiastic about the Steiner curriculum regardless of the subjects or ages they are teaching on any given day.
- 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.

Additional criteria for Maths, Science and PE Coordinator:
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate conflict resolution.
- Ability to meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality.
- Five years teaching experience in schools (desirable).
- Previous leadership and management skills and ability (desirable).

Legal Requirements for all positions:
- 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 environment for all staff, students and visitors to our school.
- We respect and value your right to disconnect outside of work hours for a better work/life balance.
- Dedicated professional learning days (student-free) each year.

There is a 6-month probationary period for the position.

How to Apply

Please apply directly through the SEEK portal. To be considered, you must have current TQI and WWVP registrations and your application must include:

1. Your updated resume including the names, positions and contact details for two professional referees (one of which is your current/most recent direct supervisor).
2.



A cover letter (no more than 2 pages) telling us about yourself and why you want to work at Orana Steiner School, and addressing the Key Selection Criteria listed above including specific examples from your experience. Please indicate in the cover letter which position that you are interested in.

The successful candidate will be required to provide a Statement of Service to determine salary on commencement. Closing Date: Applications can be submitted until 27 November 2026. Applications will be assessed as they are received and the positionwill be filled as soon as a successful candidate is identified. Please submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

Enquiries by email only: [email protected]. Applications must be submitted through SEEK.

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

Orana Steiner School is a vibrant, growing co-educational Early Childhood to Year 12 school of 500 students. Set within a natural landscape and on a magnificent 16-hectare property in Weston, an inner south suburb of Canberra, Orana seeks to provide a high-quality education for its students, based on the Steiner Education philosophy. In its 45-year history, Orana Steiner School has developed an enviable reputation for its standards and achievements, and its warm, caring culture.

Orana proudly employs applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds.

In Primary School, we value individual difference. We believe in self-responsibility and in the values needed to become connected and contributing citizens. We seek to support our students to be capable of personal endeavour and community involvement. The education we provide develops creative and imaginative thinking and aims to instill in our students a love of learning, a sense of wonder, an appreciation of beauty and a connection to the world.

The High School teaching program assists students in taking increasing responsibility for their own learning and to develop their own ideals, values and sense of purpose for adult life.

The High

School encourages students to become independent thinkers; use their own observations, research, and draw conclusions and judgements; form relationships with specialist teachers; address questions and problems in specialist subjects, and to develop a wide range of expertise as well as an active, articulate and well-rounded thinking capacity.

The Senior College curriculum is comprehensive and carefully designed to balance a Steiner approach with the contemporary requirements stipulated by the ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies. This broad, integrated approach to the Senior College curriculum emphasises the development of well-rounded students through equal exposure to Arts and Sciences, together with a range of electives. Orana’s tradition of extensive pastoral care for its students continues into the Senior College.

Orana Steiner School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of its students in accordance with the National Principles for Child Protected Organisations and child safety legislation. The successful candidates must hold (or be eligible to obtain and maintain) a Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration and undergo a National Police Check.

Please visit our website to find out more: https://www.oranaschool.com/ or see our virtual tour on https://oranaschool.youtour.com.au/

📌 Maths Teacher and Maths, Science and PE Coordinator (Weston)
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