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Worldwide Vacancies

Below is a list of worldwide vacancies in Steiner Waldorf schools.

If you want to announce a vacancy, please email us at: ecswe@waldorf.net.
The vacancies will be online for 6 months unless they are renewed.

United Kingdom (Rudolf Steiner School Kings Langley, Hertfordshire)

Added: 15th May 2012

Vacancy: CLASS 6 TEACHER Salary £22,400 - £25,650 depending on experience
We require a Class 6 Teacher in our Lower School for September 2012. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed, qualified Waldorf Teacher to take our class 6 through to class 8.

For an application pack please telephone 01923 262505 or email langleyc@rsskl.org or visit our website www.rsskl.org to download an application pack.

Malta (New Kindergarten / Playgroup)

Added: 1st May 2012

Vacancies: Accredited Kindergarten teachers for September 2012
An inspired group of parents are seeking applications from accredited Kindergarten teachers for the new kindergarten being set up in Malta.
We will be calling it a playgroup until we have received the appropriate accreditation and are seeking an enthusiastic, positive kindergarten teacher preferably with previous experience of setting up kindergarten and native English speaking.
We would love to attract somebody who can create the sacred space for our children to thrive, teach about Waldorf Pedagogy (as this will be the first taste of Waldorf on this beautiful Mediterranean island) and help us in the relevant part of the accreditation process if necessary.
Post begins September 2012.

Application Deadline:May 9th 2012

For application and more information please contact waldorfmalta@gmail.com.

Ireland (Croi na nOg Steiner Kindergarten, Co. Roscommon)

Added: 17th April 2012

Vacancy: Kindergarten Teacher
Croi na nOg Steiner Kindergarten wish to recruit a Kindergarten Teacher for new kindergarten opening Sep 2012. Minimum Two years experience in Steiner Kindergarten essential, based in Boyle Co. Roscommon, a small town in North West of Ireland.

Apply to Sheila at croinanog@live.com.

United Kingdom (Elmfield School, West Midlands)

Added: 29th March 2012

Vacancy 1: Education Administrator – to develop strategies and policies to support learning throughout the school.
Vacancy 2: Business Manager – to develop strategies and policies to support learning throughout the school.

Salaries under discussion. Commitment to Steiner education essential. For more information please see the pdf download above or visit www.elmfield.com/about/employment-at-elmfield.

Address: Elmfield School, Love Lane, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY8 2EA. Tel: 01384 394633
Application Deadline: Friday 30th April, 2012.

Elmfield follows Safer Recruitment procedures.

United Kingdom (Elmfield School, West Midlands)

Added: 29th March 2012

Vacancy: Middle School Class Teacher for September 2012
With strength in maths and science, to join an experienced team of lower school class teachers and to take existing classes through the middle school.
Basic Salary from £19,356 p.a. with further allowances possible.

For job descriptions and application form please contact Elmfield School by email info@elmfield.com or telephone 01384 394633.

United Kingdom (Ringwood Waldorf School, Hampshire)

Added: 9th February 2012

Vacancy: Class One Teacher
Ringwood Waldorf School is seeking a full time Class One Teacher for the academic year starting in September 2012.

For further details please download the PDF Advert or contact the school office on 01425 472664 or via email at mail@ringwoodwaldorfschool.org.uk.
Application Deadline: Friday 16th March 2012.

Republica Dominicana: "Girasol" Colegio Waldorf

26.01.2012

Buscamos un maestro / maestra experimentado Waldorf para el desarollo de nuestro colegio.
Tenemos al presente 2 grupos de 25 ninos en Kindergarten y un 1er y 2do grado con 30 ninos. El colegio es parte de nuestra Finca Biodinamica, principalmente con niños de familias de escasos recursos.

Contacto: Christoph Meier; C.Meier@HorizontesOrganicos.com
Mas informaciones:Facebook : "Girasol" Colegio Waldorf y www.HorizontesOrganicos.com

United Kingdom (Steiner Academy Hereford, Hereford)

Added: 17th January 2012

Vacancy: Principal
The Steiner Academy Hereford will be seeking to appoint a new Principal to replace Trevor Mepham when he moves on to lead the new Steiner Academy Frome in September.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please email your contact details to admin@steineracademyhereford.eu and you will be sent the information pack as soon as the job is advertised at the beginning of February.

United Kingdom (Steiner Academy Hereford, Hereford)

Added: 17th January 2012

Vacancy: Principal
The Steiner Academy Hereford will be seeking to appoint a new Principal to replace Trevor Mepham when he moves on to lead the new Steiner Academy Frome in September.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please email your contact details to admin@steineracademyhereford.eu and you will be sent the information pack as soon as the job is advertised at the beginning of February.

Canada (Halton Waldorf School, Ontario)

Added: 5th December 2011

Vacancy: Eurythmy Teacher
The Halton Waldorf School is inviting applications for a Eurythmy Teacher for September 2012.
The position will include Kindergarten through Grade 8 as well as occasional work with faculty and parents. Pedagogical Eurythmy experience is a prerequisite for this position.

Please send all enquires to enrolment@haltonwaldorf.com.
Application Deadline: February 28, 2012.

New Zealand (Coromandel Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten, North Island)

Added: 16th November 2011

Vacancy: Kindergarten Teacher
Commencing at the beginning of February 2012 our kindergarten wishes to employ a Steiner trained kindergarten teacher who also holds a NZ Diploma of Teaching in Early Childhood or equivalent. Depending on experience a successful applicant would either co teach or lead a group of children with a trained teacher.
We are looking for a teacher who is willing to be part of the culture teachers and families have created at our initiative over the past twelve years. We are situated in a small sea side town, surrounded by the wonders of nature and sheltered by hills covered in native forest.

Please send CV, references, and enquiries to annagavey@xnet.co.nz.

United Kingdom (St Paul's Steiner School, London)

Added: 8th November 2011

We are looking for teachers with training in Steiner Pedagogy for the following role:
Music Teacher, 12 sessions per week (£17.76 per sessions plus 12% holiday pay)

For more information call +44(0) 207 226 4454 or email hr@stpaulssteinerschool.org.

St Paul's Steiner School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All of our appointments are subject to enhanced CRB checks.

Italy (Waldorf School initative, Florence)

Added: 24th October 2011

Vacancy: First Grade Waldorf Teacher
We are a group of parents planning to open a Waldorf School next year in the heart of Florence city (Italy).
We are seeking an Waldorf Teacher to start with our First Grade in September 2012. Previous teaching experience would be highly appreciated, since this is a novel initiative which needs plenty of wise counseling and enthusiasm for its kick-off year. The candidate should be willing to move to Florence and be fluent in Italian.

If you are interested or know someone who may be, please contact Raquel Moreno by email: r.moreno@aiic.net or tel: +39 348 282 9556 or Beatrice Simoncini by email: mariabeatrices@gmail.com or tel: +39 055 8307430.

France (Chant'Arize Steiner school, French Pyrenees)

Added: 14th October 2011

Vacancy: Class 2 and 3 teacher
Chant'Arize Steiner school, located on a biodynamic farm in the foothills of the French Pyrenees, is seeking a class 2 and 3 teacher for a double-level class with 9 children in class 2 and 3 children in class 3.
He/she needs to be Waldorf trained, preferably with teaching experience and familiar with countryside life, and of course be fluent in French.

The school is developing a project between the farm and the school, and the future teacher will be fully part of it.

Please send your application, with a cover letter and resume by e-mail or by post to:-
Post: La Gerbe de Blé, Ecole Chant'Arize, Domaine de Portecluse, 09350 CAMPAGNE SUR ARIZE, FRANCE
Email: ecole-chantarize@orange.fr
Website: www.ecole-steiner-ariege.org

United Kingdom (Laurel Farm Steiner Kindergarten, Bath)

Added: 11th October 2011

Vacancies: Kindergarten Assistant
Laurel Farm Kindergarten in the Cam Valley near Bath and Bristol was started in January 2011. We have appointed a new teacher and an assistant, we are seeking an assistant for Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. We are also looking for supply and a volunteer. You are invited to apply for any of these posts. Please see above the adverts, job descriptions, and application forms for each post.

Deadlines:
Kindergarten Assistant - Application deadline Wednesday 31st October 2011, Interviews on afternoons of 3rd and 4th November 2011
Kindergarten Volunteer - Application deadline Wednesday 19th October 2011, Interviews on afternoons of 20th and 21th October 2011

If you would like to discuss the matter further, contact Tony Williams: Tel. Telephone number 07764 683164 or email kindergarten@laurelfarm.org.uk.

Guatemala (Escuela Caracol, Panajachel, Sololá, Guatemala)

Added: 30th September 2011

Vacancy: Teacher

We're looking for a teacher to start the journey with our upcoming first graders at Escuela Caracol. We are a young Waldorf school on the shores of beautiful Lake Atitlan in the western highlands of Guatemala. We are the first and only Waldorf school in Guatemala, currently in our fourth year with around 50 children between kindergarten and the fourth grade.

Our small Mayan pueblo has one main road, and everyone gets around town on foot. San Marcos La Laguna is a poor village, so we look for sponsors for local Mayan children, who comprise the majority of our students. The other half come from all over the world. Some of our children speak four languages, while others are experts at starting a fire in the rain.

Our calendar is year-round, starting in January and ending in December, with one month breaks in July/August and December/January, and one week off every 6 weeks or so. This position would begin in January 2012.

Fluency in Spanish is required for this position, as Spanish is the main language of the school (English and Kaqchikel are also taught). This class will be the third of our grades classes in 2012, the other two being blended 2-3 and 4-5 classes. Eagerness to learn about indigenous culture, a spirit of service, and a sense of adventure are also required.

Please send us your CV/resume, a brief bio and a photo if you are interested by email to info@escuelacaracol.org or for more information visit our website at www.EscuelaCaracol.org.

NEW ZEALAND (Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School, Dunedin)

Added: 20th September 2011

Vacancy: Class Teacher

We seek a committed and enthusiastic state and Steiner qualified class teacher to join our growing Steiner school. The school is in a beautiful semi rural location, overlooking the harbour, ten minutes from the town centre and offers classes 1 – 7. The community is thriving with three kindergartens and six playgroups. The ideal applicant will have a commitment to Steiner pedagogy, an ability to work with composite classes and a flexibility to suit a smaller school. Skills in music and Bothmer gym and/or Eurythmy would be welcome. This position commences Term 1 2012.

Applications close 4.00pm, Friday 6 October 2011.

An application form and job description can be downloaded from the School's website www.dunedin.steiner.school.nz or is available by request from the office at office@dunedin.steiner.school.nz / Telephone: 03 471 2163.

IRELAND (Raheen Wood Steiner School, County Clare)

Added: September 2011

Vacancy: Mainstream Class Teacher

An advertisement for the appointment of a Temporary Mainstream Class Teacher has been placed on www.educationposts.ie.

Applicants have been invited to submit applications on or before 16th September 2011.
Please see www.educationposts.ie.

United Kingdom (Laurel Farm Steiner Kindergarten, Bath)

Added: 27th June 2011

Vacancy: Kindergarten Assistant
We seek a Steiner inspired/qualified assistant with energy and imagination to join and develop our fledgling kindergarten.
Candidates for assistant position must have Early Years Foundation Stage Level 2.

Laurel Farm is a unique setting in the beautiful Cam Valley, 6 miles south of Bath. It is a 7 acre smallholding where we keep sheep, pigs, hens and bees. The rural setting lends itself to Steiner principles, being in and observing nature. This is an exciting new project with enthusiastic parents and children.

Position Details: 2 mornings & 2 full days per week, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9.00am-1.45pm; Wednesdays 9.00am-5.00pm plus a second afternoon to be confirmed (Monday/ Tuesday).

Closing Date: Monday 18th July at 5pm, interviews will be held on Thursday 21st and /or Friday 22nd July (in the afternoon).

For more details please download the Job Description and Application Form (above) or for an application pack or a chat please contact Anne Maxwell via email at annemaxi@googlemail.com or by telephone on 01225 341862.

United Kingdom (Hoathly Hill Kindergarten, East Sussex)

Added: 27th June 2011

Vacancy: Kindergarten Teacher
Wanted - a qualified Kindergarten teacher, to assist with teaching duties in an established Kindergarten, set in Hoathly Hill's home life community.*
There is the possibility for a partner to assist on the farm, accommodation is also possible for a couple.
* An established community founded on principles of Rudolf Steiner. Biodynamic farm. 80 people aged 0 to 90, in 29 residences.

For enquiries please contact Jean Kinsley-Monks on +44 (0)1342 810762 or by email at J.kingsleymonks@btinternet.com.

IRELAND (Raheen Wood Steiner National School, County Clare)

Added: 22nd June 2011

Vacancy: Class 1/2 Teacher
On Monday 20th June we commenced recruitment for a class teacher for class 1-2 for the 2011/12 school year. See www.educationposts.ie for full details.
The Recruitment Selection Panel will be Seamus Devane, Theron Robson and a female member agreed with patron Lifeways Ireland. Applications by 4th July 2011, and interviews to be scheduled in the week starting 18th July.

IRELAND (Raheen Wood Steiner National School, County Clare)

Added: 20th May 2011

Vacancy: Permanent Principal
An advertisement for the appointment of a Permanent Principal has be placed on www.educationposts.ie.
Applicants have been invited to submit applications on or before 23rd May 2011.
The Selection Panel is Niamh Ruiseal (Chair, and Patron Nominee), Paul Brennan – Patron Nominee, and Theron Robson – Chair BoM.

IRELAND (Kildare Steiner School, County Kildare)

Added: 10th May 2011

Vacancy: Class Teacher
Kildare Steiner School includes a toddler group, kindergarten and primary school up to Class Six, with approximately 60 pupils. We have a vacancy for an experienced teacher for our primary school to teach any of the class groupings 1 to 6.

For further information and how to apply please download the pdf.

FRANCE (Libre Ecole Rudolf Steiner, near Paris)

Added: 19th April 2011

The "Libre Ecole Rudolf Steiner" at Verrieres-le-buisson is located near Paris.

We need for September 2011:
> Two science and math teachers offering some or all of the following: maths, physics, chemistry for some of the classes 7 to 12. Experience of Waldorf education is needed.
> German teacher (full time) for one year only.

Le français doit être parlé et lu couramment bien sûr.
Please contact: veronique.adler@gmail.com.