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.
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.
Current Vacancies
English Teacher
Job description
The primary focus of this post is to teach English to the Upper School classes including administration of the NZCSE Certificate of Steiner Education through pupil assessment in this subject area.
Main responsibilities of the post:
The job description can be downloaded below.
For the generic application form, please scroll further down and click to download your choice of Word or PDF form.
Please contact HR on employment@steiner-south-devon.org for further information.
Job description
The primary focus of this post is to teach English to the Upper School classes including administration of the NZCSE Certificate of Steiner Education through pupil assessment in this subject area.
Main responsibilities of the post:
- To teach English in an interesting and dynamic way to all pupils with all ability ranges from class 9 to 12.
- To teach English to classes 9 to 12 according to the Steiner curriculum and to assess the students according to the Certificate of Steiner Education (NZCSE) from classes 10, 11 and 12.
- To prepare for and deliver NZCSE LOs,exams, assessments including all associated planning, marking and administration of LOs
- To assist with internal moderation processes and prepare student work for external moderation.
- To take overall responsibility for the classes including:
- supervising, managing and assessing the pupils
- liaising with colleagues and parents
- record keeping and report writing in accordance with statutory and school requirements
- To undertake appropriate preparation, study and training as necessary both for the effective delivery of the lessons/curriculum and to advance the school's ethos and objectives
- To work towards developing the English curriculum within the upper school in accordance with the Waldorf curriculum and leading to the Certificate of Steiner Education (NZCSE).
- To maintain a clean and welcoming teaching space
- To attend weekly Upper School staff meetings, termly parents' evenings and annual student interview.
- To support the school's ethos, principles and objectives
- To be aware of the school's policies and procedures and to support their implementation
The job description can be downloaded below.
For the generic application form, please scroll further down and click to download your choice of Word or PDF form.
Please contact HR on employment@steiner-south-devon.org for further information.
Maths and Science Teachers required
We have a vacancy for talented, ambitious and motivated practitioners who can demonstrate a real passion for Mathematics or Science to start September 2019. This is an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified, ambitious and inspirational teacher to take on a crucial teaching role within South Devon Steiner School. If you are highly committed and can demonstrate a commitment to make a difference to the lives of our students by raising standards, achievements and expectations, then we would welcome your application. The successful candidate will have a high standard of teaching and learning and have the ability to think creatively and strategically. Experience of Steiner Education would be welcome but not essential.
The job description can be downloaded below.
For the generic application form, please scroll further down and click to download your choice of Word or PDF form.
Please contact HR on employment@steiner-south-devon.org for further information.
We have a vacancy for talented, ambitious and motivated practitioners who can demonstrate a real passion for Mathematics or Science to start September 2019. This is an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified, ambitious and inspirational teacher to take on a crucial teaching role within South Devon Steiner School. If you are highly committed and can demonstrate a commitment to make a difference to the lives of our students by raising standards, achievements and expectations, then we would welcome your application. The successful candidate will have a high standard of teaching and learning and have the ability to think creatively and strategically. Experience of Steiner Education would be welcome but not essential.
The job description can be downloaded below.
For the generic application form, please scroll further down and click to download your choice of Word or PDF form.
Please contact HR on employment@steiner-south-devon.org for further information.
Maternity Cover to Commence ASAP:
Senior Administrator
Part Time Cover initially for 39 weeks (to Nov 2019) with potential to be extended to 52 weeks (to Feb 2020).
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, and a fine sense for the balance between teamwork and personal initiative.
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. The role requires the ability to prioritise and work under stress, keeping lines of communication to SLT colleagues open to ensure that work is aligned with the priorities of the school.
For the full job description and application form, please email employment@steiner-south-devon.org
Senior Administrator
Part Time Cover initially for 39 weeks (to Nov 2019) with potential to be extended to 52 weeks (to Feb 2020).
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, and a fine sense for the balance between teamwork and personal initiative.
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. The role requires the ability to prioritise and work under stress, keeping lines of communication to SLT colleagues open to ensure that work is aligned with the priorities of the school.
For the full job description and application form, please email employment@steiner-south-devon.org
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.
