Sophia Mundi Steiner School is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic teacher with qualifications, skill and experience in Health and Physical Education.  The position, which involves teaching a range of classes both primary and secondary, is part-time, over two or three days per week.  The position also encompasses further developing the PE and Sports programme offered by the school. 

Sophia Mundi is an independent Steiner school and has a number of aspects to the curriculum that are particular to Steiner Schools.  An interest in Rudolf Steiner’s educational philosophy is highly desirable.  Qualification in Bothmer Gymnastics would be an advantage.

The successful applicant will be able to work collegially within our creative team of teachers and be a good communicator.  Please forward your written application, with reference to the Position Description and containing a brief statement about your relationship to Steiner education. 

The Staffing Group
Sophia Mundi Steiner School
95 Nicholson Street
Abbotsford    3067
www.sophiamundi.vic.edu.au
enquiries@sophiamundi.vic.edu.au

Position Description

• Scope
  • Development and implementation of a PE programme for Sophia Mundi Steiner School, covering Primary and High School students in years 3 to 12.
• Accountabilities
  • To create a unique and rich PE programme which:
  • Supports the objectives of the Steiner Curriculum across all year levels
  • Fits in with the natural advantages of the convent site
  • Utilises available internal space and nearby communal facilities as appropriate
  • While primarily aiming for participation, allows scope for sporting excellence to be achieved
  • Is specialist in nature rather than trying to reproduce “mainstream sports” which can be catered for out of hours
  • Is compliant with all State and Federal curriculum requirements
• Objectives
  • Select the range of sports to be included and a timetable for implementation
  • Secure parental support and participation both within and after school hours as appropriate
  • Identify participation opportunities/events with other Steiner and non Steiner schools
  • Engender a wider spirit of enthusiasm and personal development within the student body
  • Manage any disruption due to the relocation of the High School campus from Nicholson St to the Abbotsford Convent.
• Required Skills
  • Qualified PE teacher
  • High levels of energy and enthusiasm
  • Planning skills
  • Influencing skills - parents and teachers alike
  • A knowledge of Steiner is preferable but not a requirement
  • Willingness to work within the Ethos of Sophia Mundi Steiner School