About this job
Commencing January, 2025
Birali Steiner School is a developing, innovative and vibrant Steiner School, in Beachmere just north of Brisbane on Moreton Bay. It presently operates with a Principal, a Leadership Team, Class Teachers, Teacher Aides, an Individual Enrichment Team, Administration Team and Maintenance Team with approximately 150 students (approx. 170 in 2025). The school is accredited P-10 and in 2025 will have classes of Prep, Classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5/6, 7/8 and 9/10. The school is situated on a 26-acre greenfield site with the long-term vision for a K-12 school.
Birali Steiner School has a strong collaborative approach where staff work professionally together for the benefit of the students and the school as a whole. Further information about Birali Steiner School can be found in the Parent Handbook published on our website – Policies, Documents & Reports - Birali Steiner School.
All staff employed by Birali Steiner School are expected to support our Steiner Education philosophy.
The Head of Teaching and Learning, as part of the Leadership Team, will:
- Oversee and work with teaching staff to support students across the school (P-10).
- Work closely with the Principal, Leadership Team and teaching staff to implement our teaching and learning philosophy and oversee related initiatives.
- Work with teaching staff to support and foster positive student engagement.
- Work closely with Principal, Leadership Team and relevant staff to support and implement procedures and processes in a developing school.
- Support the Principal with related HR matters.
- Supporting Leadership with operational matters such as relief staffing and timetabling.
- Planning and chairing weekly College Meetings
- Supporting the Principal with mentoring, regular observations and appraisals for new teachers
- New teacher mentoring and curriculum development
Key selection criteria:
- Strong interpersonal skills that foster a collaborative environment.
- Ability to triage on a daily basis, with strong time management, organisational and record-keeping skills.
- Demonstrated effective leadership and exemplary teaching practices.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, parents and broader community members.
- Demonstrated skills in Restorative practices.
- Background in Steiner education (preferred).
- Moderate ICT skills with ability to learn and develop systems.
- Demonstrated experience and strong understanding of Anthroposophy and Steiner pedagogy.
- Experience working as a school leader within a Steiner school context (preferred).
- Strong communication and personal organisational skills.
- Experience and understanding of school management within the context of a developing school.
Birali Steiner School employs under the conditions in the MA000077: Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2020, based on qualifications and years of experience. Birali Steiner School pays above award rates. There is a Leadership Allowance associated with this role.
Applications to include a CV and a covering letter addressing the above Key Selection Criteria, with a minimum of 2 professional referees.
Applications and queries can be emailed to careers@biralisteiner.qld.edu.au and close 27th September 2024.