Opportunities to work at our school
All posts must be applied for using the current school application form. CVs will not be accepted. Please ensure that you apply using the new application form (downloadable below) and not a previous version as these will not be accepted.
Please note that you must have the right to work permanently in the UK in order to apply for positions at our school. Due to limited resources, we are unable to sponsor people to work here.
Please note that you must have the right to work permanently in the UK in order to apply for positions at our school. Due to limited resources, we are unable to sponsor people to work here.
Safeguarding is our highest priority.
The South Devon Steiner school is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. All staff, regular volunteers and trustees are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to taking up their position in the school.
Click here for more about our safeguarding standards and related information.
Click here for more about our safeguarding standards and related information.
About our School
We are located on the A384 between Dartington and the A38. The school stands in beautiful grounds, including a biodynamic garden, providing a rich and natural environment for the whole community. It is a lively school with an active community built of parents, pupils and staff. There are around 300 pupils at the school, starting with the Parent & Toddler and Baby groups at age 1, and going all the way through to GCSE level at age 16 in Class 10. We are currently seeking to further develop the school to extend to Classes 11 and 12.
Current Vacancies
Class Teacher
We are looking for an experienced Steiner Waldorf teacher to take on our current Class 6, either during this academic year or from September 2019 (Class 7).
Interested individuals may obtain a full job description by emailing HR on employment@steiner-south-devon.org
We are looking for an experienced Steiner Waldorf teacher to take on our current Class 6, either during this academic year or from September 2019 (Class 7).
Interested individuals may obtain a full job description by emailing HR on employment@steiner-south-devon.org
German Teacher
We are looking for an experienced Steiner Waldorf German teacher for our Lower School (ages 6 - 14 years).
Interested individuals may obtain a full job description by emailing HR on employment@steiner-south-devon.org
We are looking for an experienced Steiner Waldorf German teacher for our Lower School (ages 6 - 14 years).
Interested individuals may obtain a full job description by emailing HR on employment@steiner-south-devon.org
Maternity Cover 39 weeks (extension to 52 weeks possible):
Senior Leadership Assistant &
Marketing, Communications and Admissions Manager including Concerns & Complaints Designated Person
This is a demanding role with high-levels of responsibility for the functioning of the school. The role itself will be varied and will respond to demands as they arise. The role requires an experienced and excellent administrator with a proven track record of similar work and projects ideally in a school setting.
This is the key enabling role and gatekeeper at the school integral to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the College of Management (College), requiring strong organisational and communication skills, confidence, positivity, creativity and a fine sense for the balance between teamwork and personal initiative.
This post reports to the Chair of the SLT.
For a full job description please contact our HR office by email to employment@steiner-south-devon.org.
Application Deadline: 2nd November 2018
Start Date: February/ March 2019
Senior Leadership Assistant &
Marketing, Communications and Admissions Manager including Concerns & Complaints Designated Person
This is a demanding role with high-levels of responsibility for the functioning of the school. The role itself will be varied and will respond to demands as they arise. The role requires an experienced and excellent administrator with a proven track record of similar work and projects ideally in a school setting.
This is the key enabling role and gatekeeper at the school integral to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the College of Management (College), requiring strong organisational and communication skills, confidence, positivity, creativity and a fine sense for the balance between teamwork and personal initiative.
This post reports to the Chair of the SLT.
For a full job description please contact our HR office by email to employment@steiner-south-devon.org.
Application Deadline: 2nd November 2018
Start Date: February/ March 2019
Applying for a post
Please complete the application form, which can be downloaded below or is available on request from the school office and details for submission are provided in the application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Equal Opportunities Policy
The school intends to be an equal opportunity employer, and aims to treat all employees and applicants for employment equally. The only basis for selection of employees and the allocation of work within the school will be the school's considered opinion of the individual's suitability for the work.
There will be no discrimination in respect of marital status, parental status, gender, sexuality, disability, age, colour, race, religion, nationality, ethnic or national origins in relation to recruitment, induction, conduct at work, training opportunities, the disciplinary and grievance procedure or terms and conditions of employment.
All employees have a legal and moral obligation not to discriminate, and are expected to report incidents of discrimination to the Administration Mandate holder. Incidents will be investigated and may lead to action under the school's disciplinary policy.
There will be no discrimination in respect of marital status, parental status, gender, sexuality, disability, age, colour, race, religion, nationality, ethnic or national origins in relation to recruitment, induction, conduct at work, training opportunities, the disciplinary and grievance procedure or terms and conditions of employment.
All employees have a legal and moral obligation not to discriminate, and are expected to report incidents of discrimination to the Administration Mandate holder. Incidents will be investigated and may lead to action under the school's disciplinary policy.
