<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>You will work collaboratively with your colleagues across the school to develop and enhance a consistent curriculum which is delivered with creative freedom, approaching subjects through the realm of art, music, imagination and the oral tradition and seeking to find fresh connections with subject matter. The kindergarten teacher is accountable for all areas of teaching, assessment, reporting and pastoral care requirements for their class. You will be willing to participate actively in the life of the school and be committed to ongoing individual and collaborative professional development as required.</p> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>The successful applicant will:</p> <ul> <li>have experience or keen interest in delivering a play-based learning curriculum for kindergarten students</li> <li>have an active interest and enthusiasm to engage with the Steiner curriculum and willingness to promote the ethos of the school</li> <li>have strong knowledge of the Australian Curriculum (Kindergarten to Year 6). Experience with the ASCF is desirable for kindergarten teaching.</li> <li>have experience in documenting, assessing and reporting on student progress</li> <li>have exemplary and innovative pedagogical skills</li> <li>be committed to ongoing professional development</li> <li>be organised, energetic and self-directed</li> <li>have a commitment to further personal development through anthroposophical study and artistic activity</li> <li>have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire young people</li> <li>have the skills and attitude to work collaboratively in a dynamic team setting</li> <li>have a strong commitment to student wellbeing</li> <li>be willing to be involved in the wider life of the school, including festivals, camps, excursions and other school events.</li> </ul> <p>Whilst experience teaching kindergarten would be advantageous, we welcome and encourage all interested candidates with primary teaching experience to apply.</p> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Formal teaching qualifications (TQI registration or able to obtain)</li> <li>Steiner training is desirable but not essential.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Legal Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Current ACT TQI Registration (or be eligible to obtain).</li> <li>Current ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration (or be eligible to obtain).</li> </ul> <p><strong>Salary and Conditions</strong></p> <p>What we offer:</p> <ul> <li>competitive salary based on years of experience under the Independent School (Teachers) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025</li> <li>free onside parking</li> <li>our commitment to maintaining a physically and psychosocially safe working environment for all staff, students and visitors to our school.</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p> <p>Please apply directly through the SEEK portal. To be considered, you must have current TQI and WWVP registrations and your application must include:</p> <ol> <li>Your resume, including full contact details and details of two referees</li> <li>A one-page statement outlining your suitability for the position based on the requirements outlined above.</li> </ol> <p>The successful candidate will be required to provide a Statement of Service to determine salary on commencement.</p> <p>Email address for enquiries: <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:work@oranaschool.com?subject=Kindergarten%20Teacher%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>work@oranaschool.com</a>?subject=Kindergarten%20Teacher%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:work@oranaschool.com?subject=Kindergarten%20Teacher%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">work@oranaschool.com</a>. &nbsp;Applications must be submitted through SEEK.</p> <p><strong>Applications close: 18 March 2026</strong> (or sooner if a suitable applicant is found). If you are interested in the position, please submit your application as soon as possible.</p> <p><strong>ABOUT OUR SCHOOL</strong></p> <p>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 44-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.</p> <p>In <strong>Primary School</strong>, 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.</p> <p>The <strong>High School</strong> 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.</p> <p>The <strong>Senior College</strong> 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.</p> <p><i>Orana Steiner School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of its students in accordance with the National Principles for Child Safe 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.</i></p> <p><i>Please visit our website to find out more: </i><a href="https://oranaschool.com" rel="nofollow"><i>https://oranaschool.com</i></a><i> or see our virtual tour on </i><a href="https://oranaschool.youtour.com.au/" rel="nofollow"><i>https://oranaschool.youtour.com.au/</i></a></p>