Upper School Humanities Teacher
We are looking for an experienced Secondary/Upper School Teacher to join the collaborative Upper School team in our diverse and confident, young school.
Apply now – open until filled
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. English / History of Art / Drama /History. 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 an 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. The NZCSE is the most widely offered qualification in UK Steiner Schools that offer a full K-Class 12 Steiner Waldorf education.
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.
We are a UK Steiner Waldorf School Fellowship School, and are fully independent.
About You
You’ll be an experienced Teacher (preferably with experience in a Steiner Upper School) able to carry English and Humanities through to Class 12/ Level 3.
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 and 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.
About Cardiff
Cardiff, Wales’ capital city, is situated on the beautiful coastline of South Wales, and within easy reach of most places in the UK (we’re just two hours from London by rail or road). Residents enjoy all the benefits of a cosmopolitan capital city (prominent universities, a large teaching hospital, a world-class opera company and thriving arts community) combined with a small-town friendliness, and a cost of living significantly lower than other parts of the UK -and we’re surrounded by some of the most stunning countryside, coastline and beaches in the UK. Read more about Cardiff in our Welcome to Cardiff Guide.
We have staff with property expertise who can help you find and secure suitable accommodation to rent or buy. Cardiff has is a lively rental market with options from city, suburban, rural and semi-rural properties all within a 40 minute drive time of the School.
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:
Kamila Klimczewska, Cardiff Steiner School, Hawthorn Road West, Llandaff North, Cardiff CF14 2FL ask@cardiffsteiner.org.uk
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.
| Job Description and Person Specification | pdf | 575kb | |
| Job Application Form | pdf | 154kb | Word | 55kb |
| Equality & Diversity Questionnaire | pdf | 90kb | Word | 56kb |
| Job Applicant Privacy Notice | pdf | 108kb | |
| An Introduction to Cardiff | pdf | 454kb | |
| Child Protection Policy | see our policies webpage |
Come and Visit 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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