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Full-time (1.0 FTE)

“At Perth Waldorf School we are committed to promoting the safety, health and wellbeing of children and young people and expect all school staff, parents, students, volunteers and visitors to the school to share that commitment”

Due to the resignation of Lisa Payne after many years of excellent service to the school, we invite high quality candidates to apply for this key leadership role in the school. To commence on or after 1st April, 2021 or as negotiated.

Overarching expectation of the role:
Possess a mix of Anthroposophical knowledge and applied Steiner education experience

Ability to contribute in a meaningful and collegial manner on the College of Teachers and the faculty Coordinator’s group

Management skills required to oversee a faculty of roughly twenty-eight dedicated and creative staff including classroom teachers, specialists, teaching and administrative assistants

Skills, attributes and experience:
Ethos and culture building

Coordinating calendar events, camps & excursions and timetabling

Support in recruitment of staff, including relief staff. Supervising and

coordinating relief staff as needed

Managing professional development opportunities for staff

Supporting, mentoring and caring for the wellbeing of staff

Overseeing implementation and evaluation of teaching, learning and the

curriculum

Overseeing the collection of data for accountability on standards, including

NAPLAN

Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous

Working with and supporting parents and guardians with their questions,

concerns and their involvement in sometimes complex education decision making, is a core part of the role. This may include a mediation role and or a direct intervention role

A current Working with Children Card (or the ability to be approved for one) and TRBWA registration are essential

A written cover letter of no more than 2 pages clearly stating experience and abilities and some biography details, together with a CV and three professional referees should be sent or emailed to:

The Administrator, Bruce Lee
Perth Waldorf School
PO Box 1247, BIBRA LAKE WA 6965
Email: employment@pws.wa.edu.au

Applications close 3:00pm Wednesday 10th March, 2021

A copy of the job description can be found at www.pws.wa.edu.au