Tarremah is currently seeking a full-time Primary Student Support Coordinator. The ideal candidate will be a teacher who is eligible to work in Tasmania and who can demonstrate experience in a Steiner classroom, with an ongoing commitment to further professional development in Steiner and Inclusive education. We are looking for a warm and creative person with excellent communication skills and an ability to relate to a wide cross section of people in a thoughtful and nurturing manner. The successful candidate will join our Student Support Team, sharing responsibilities to determine support for, and/or teach groups of students, liaising with appropriate support agencies, consulting and collaborating with teachers and teaching assistants.
For this position training and familiarity in Steiner pedagogy is highly desirable, along with extra qualifications (or interest in gaining qualifications) in Inclusive education. Duties will include planning, delivering and assessing in accordance with the curriculum and the specific learning needs of the students. Personal qualities should include an affinity with Anthroposophical ideas, a consistent approach to discipline, diligence in associated administrative tasks and a positive, adaptable nature. Demonstrable competence in working with colleagues and parents is also a necessary pre-requisite.
Tarremah is a well-established Steiner school in Nipaluna / Hobart, Lutruwita / Tasmania and offers classes from Playgroup to Class 10. Situated on acreage bordering a beautiful natural native reserve, with views to Kunanyi / Mt Wellington, and has a school population of around 300 students. People are attracted to Tasmania for its rich and varied natural beauty, including magnificent coastlines and geography, World Heritage wilderness areas and unique wildlife and plants.
Families choose Tarremah for its pedagogical and creative education programme. Each child's inner life of imagination and natural creativity is nurtured and cultivated along with an enthusiasm for learning. Teachers are actively encouraged to study and work with the indications given by Rudolf Steiner and are guided by the nationally accredited Australian Steiner Curriculum Framework. Our College of Teachers is an inclusive and supportive body, where personal and professional growth and development is fostered in a collaborative and supportive environment.
To apply, please address applications to Mandy Silversides ([emailprotected] ) including:
* Cover letter, clearly outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and the selection criteria
* Current CV detailing your qualifications, including eligibility to work in Tasmania
* Evidence of experience and training and commitment to ongoing learning
* Names and contact details of three professional referees
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