Secondary Science Teacher (Physics)

Samford Valley Steiner School (SVSS) is seeking applications for a suitably qualified and experienced secondary teacher in High School Physics. Candidates with a willingness and or experience of teaching across other science subject areas, as well as maths, are preferred. 

This position is a permanent part time position (0.4 FTE) and will commence in Term 3 2022.  All applicants for the teaching position at Samford Valley Steiner School will need to demonstrate a genuine interest in Steiner education and a strong commitment to supporting and promoting Samford Valley’s ethos.  A willingness to undertake professional learning in Steiner education is important for your success in the role. 

The school is situated in the beautiful, rural setting of Samford Valley, and yet is still located in close proximity to Brisbane CBD; a vibrant, multicultural, cosmopolitan city.  The beautiful sandy beaches of the Sunshine Coast are only one and a half hours to the north and the beaches of the Gold Coast and Northern New South Wales are one to two hours to the south. The school is situated on 20 acres of forested land along Samford Creek. 

The school is 35 years old and is a strong and vibrant educational facility providing an authentic Steiner Education to students from Pre-Prep through to Class 12 with double streams in 2022 in Classes 1 to 5. Student numbers are around 470 and growing. Our curriculum is based on the Australian Steiner School Curriculum Framework and is uncompromised right to the end of high school, including Classes 11 and 12 completing the NZ Steiner School Certificate (an internationally recognised qualification for tertiary entrance). We have a vibrant staff combining youth and experience and a stable organisational structure.  The College of Teachers sits at the heart of the structure and advises a Senior Leadership Team, comprising of representatives of the different areas of the school, and a Director who is accountable to a governance Board. 

Samford Valley Steiner School is committed to providing safe and supportive work practices. Candidates will be subject to a teacher registration or blue card screening, police check, reference check and identification verification. Candidates will be required to disclose information relevant to the candidate's eligibility to engage in activities including children. 

Applicants are to provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact details for three referees, and a response to each of the selection criteria. Only applicants who address the selection criteria will be considered for the role. 

The Application Package contains important information on how to apply for this position and includes the Role Description and Selection Criteria. It is available on the school's website:  

https://www.samfordsteiner.qld.edu.au/about-us/employment-opportunities/ 

For further information please contact the High School Director via email: cdeiana@samfordsteiner.qld.edu.au 

Closing Date:  Friday 10th June , 2022.