Upper School English Teacher with a coordinating role
We are looking for an experienced Secondary/Upper School Teacher to join the collaborative Upper School team in our diverse and confident, young school.
The role would suit a Secondary/Upper School Teacher, able to teach Classes 8 to 12 with English and a specialism within the Humanities e.g. History / Philosophy/ History of Art / Drama. This includes Steiner Class Teachers with experience of teaching Classes 6 to 8, who are looking to move into an Upper School role.
A teaching qualification in Steiner education is desirable, but we very much welcome applicants with QTS who are interested in training as Steiner teachers. We are able to be visa sponsors for applicants from outside the UK.
You would be working with the Steiner Waldorf curriculum and the Certificate of Steiner Education (NZCSE) – an assessment only qualification equivalent to A Levels, accepted by UK and international universities.
As part of the Upper School Coordinating team, it’s a unique opportunity to help develop, not only our Upper School, but also the lives of young people, free from the restrictions of GCSE and A level curricula and examinations.
The Upper School Coordination role is shared by two full-time Upper School teachers who collaborate closely. You’ll also have the support and guidance, as needed, of our founder Upper School Education Coordinator, Ian Powell, who is moving to a part-year teaching role within the School, after seven years of leading Upper School. This can include training in design and delivery of the NZCSE.
Salary £31,301 including coordinator role
About Us
Set in Wales’ capital city, the School offers a full Kindergarten to Class 12 Steiner Waldorf education. Founded in 1997, we opened our Lower School in 2012, built upon the firm foundations of 15 years as a successful Kindergarten. From strong roots we quickly grew, and expanded to Upper School in September 2017 offering the New Zealand Certificate of Steiner Education (NZCSE), with our first Class 12 graduating with the Certificate in 2021.
The NZCSE is the first trans-national, secondary school qualification to be fully based on the Steiner curriculum. It’s a valid, alternative qualification, equivalent to A Levels and the International Baccalaureate, recognised by UCAS and accepted by UK and international universities, so allowing students to progress to further/higher education free from the restrictions of GCSE and A level curricula and examinations.
We are a pioneering bunch with an irrepressible spirit who enjoy rising to the challenges and celebrating the joys that a young School brings. Our internationally diverse teaching team includes subject teachers in Bothmer, Music, Handwork, Craft, Spanish, Games, as well as a team of specialist Upper School Teachers.
We are a small school by design, with a collaborative staff team, supportive families and a strong community spirit. Our teachers are at the heart of our success and we have developed a strong culture of collaboration where staff are valued and your input, enthusiasm and talents will be welcomed and appreciated. You’ll benefit from a professional development programme of mentoring, peer observation and training in delivery of the NZCSE.
We operate a two-year combined class system and you will have the advice and support of teachers experienced in working with the pedagogical needs of combined classes.
You’ll be an experienced Teacher (preferably with experience in a Steiner Upper School) able to carry English and a Humanities area through to Class 12/ Level 3 (age 18/19).
You’ll have a successful track record of designing and delivering inspiring lessons in your subject areas, and be able to work with differentiated learning and assess in a number of creative ways. You’ll have the skills and passion to work creatively with adolescents to support their educational and personal development.
With excellent subject knowledge, you’ll be educated in your specialist area to degree level, or be able to demonstrate a high level of competence through experience of teaching to this age group/level.
You’ll have a deep understanding of Waldorf Education across developmental stages, or the ability and willingness to develop this through training and support – and the ability to take a strategic and long-term view of school development.
The post benefits from a tiered Staff Fees Discount Scheme with up to 85% off school fees for children of staff members, depending on family income (pro rata for part-time posts).
Cardiff Steiner School is committed to safeguarding children and young people, we expect all applicants to uphold this. All candidates must have suitability to work with children, and post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check.
How to apply
Please feel very welcome to contact us to discuss the post on ask@cardiffsteiner.org.uk (029) 2056 7986 (email anytime, phone term-time only).
Please take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification below and complete and return the Application Form and Equality & Diversity Questionnaire to:
The recruitment process will involve an interview and observed practice.
Please either type directly in the forms using Microsoft Word, or print out and complete the forms in black ink. If you have any problems downloading the information please just contact us.
If you are thinking about applying, but would like to find out more about us first, you are warmly invited to come and visit us. We’d love to meet you. Just contact us to arrange a time.
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