Primary Hand Craft Specialist Teacher

PRIMARY HANDCRAFT SPECIALIST TEACHER

LSL Replacement Position – Term 4, 2026

Part-Time (0.78 FTE – 4 days per week)

Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School (MRSS) is a K–12 co-educational, non-denominational school situated

in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Primary Handcraft Teacher for Term 4, 2026. This part-time position involves preparing and teaching Handcraft to students from Class 1 to Class 6 within a Steiner educational environment, four days a week (Monday to Thursday), including some availability for handover at the end of Term 3 from Monday 31st of August.

About this Role

The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering engaging and developmentally appropriate handcraft lessons to students from Class 1 to Class 6. The successful applicant will demonstrate knowledge, understanding and practical teaching experience in a range of handcraft disciplines, including:

• Knitting
• Crochet
• Weaving
• Embroidery and needlework
• Doll making
• Felt toy making
• Sewing and textile crafts

Requirments

• Current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)
• A sound understanding of, and commitment to, current Child Safety Standards
• Experience in Steiner Education and an understanding of Steiner pedagogy is highly desirable.

How to Apply

Applications should be sent with a current CV and cover letter, as well as the names and contact details

of two referees, by Friday 3rd July 2026.

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Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School

3 July 2026

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