Are you passionate about inclusive education and committed to supporting every child’s unique learning journey? Cardiff Steiner School is seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and experienced teacher to join us as Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Coordinator in our warm and values-led school community.
As a Steiner Waldorf school, we offer a nurturing and creative learning environment that honours the unique needs and strengths of each student. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children, young people and families, working collaboratively within a supportive and forward-thinking team.
To start Sep 2025 - open until filled
Part time 22.5 hours per week to be worked over 3 to 5 days. We have an approx. 36 week teaching year. Full time salary £29,180 - 60% Pro Rata post - actual salary £17,508
About You
You’ll hold an approved Steiner Waldorf Teaching Qualification, or QTS/PGCE, or have equivalent teaching experience in a Steiner school setting. You’ll bring at least two years of proven, successful teaching experience in a school or similar environment, along with a strong background in supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) - including planning and delivering interventions, tracking progress, and maintaining accurate records.
With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you’re able to build strong, trusting relationships with colleagues, pupils and families. You’ll bring a collaborative, supportive approach, and a genuine interest in Steiner Waldorf education, with a commitment to the ethos and values of the School.
As part of this role, you’ll also benefit from access to the Waldorf UK network of Additional Learning Needs Coordinators, offering professional support and resources tailored specifically to Steiner schools.
We offer a tiered Staff Fee Discount Scheme, providing up to 85% off school fees for staff children, depending on family income (pro rata for part-time roles).
About Us
Located in the heart of Wales’ vibrant capital, Cardiff Steiner School offers a full Kindergarten to Class 12 Steiner Waldorf education. Founded in 1997 as a successful Kindergarten, we expanded into Lower School in 2012 and launched our Upper School in 2017. In 2021, our first Class 12 students graduated with the New Zealand Certificate of Steiner Education (NZCSE) a fully accredited, transnational qualification equivalent to A Levels and recognised by UCAS and universities world-wide
We are a small, purposeful school by design - with a warm, inclusive community, committed families, and a collaborative, international teaching team. Our teaching team includes specialists in Bothmer, Eurythmy, Handwork, Music, Craft, Games, Spanish, and Upper School subjects.
At Cardiff Steiner School, you’ll be part of a pioneering and supportive team that embraces both the challenges and rewards of a growing, dynamic school. We offer a rich programme of professional development, including mentoring, peer observation, a strong culture of shared learning, and network support from our family of UK Steiner Schools.
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.
We are a Waldorf UK full member School, and are fully independent.
Cardiff Steiner School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.