Principal - Sophia Mundi Steiner School

An opportunity to lead a progressive P–12 Steiner school in the heart of Melbourne.

Sophia Mundi Steiner School seeks an experienced, values‑aligned, and courageous leader who can work collaboratively with staff and community to guide our school with clarity, warmth, and authenticity.

Located in the beautiful grounds of the Abbotsford Convent on Wurundjeri Country, Sophia Mundi is a progressive, co‑educational inner‑city Steiner school offering a nurturing, creative, and contemporary educational pathway from Prep to Year 12. In P‑10 we offer a Steiner curriculum and in 11‑12 the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Key Responsibilities

Model ethical and inclusive leadership, fostering a positive staff culture.

Deliver strategic outcomes aligned with Steiner philosophy and contemporary educational practice.

Safeguard the school’s sustainable future with a strong commitment to wellbeing, collaboration, and community.

Qualifications & Experience

Demonstrated knowledge and experience of Steiner/Waldorf education and pedagogy, underpinned by a deep understanding of anthroposophy.

Proven ability to lead collaboratively – building trust, fostering open communication, and empowering staff and community to work together toward shared goals.

Demonstrated capacity to create and apply a shared vision, define and gain acceptance of school goals and set and communicate expectations for effective performance.

Knowledge of educational frameworks, administrative systems and processes that underpin successful learning outcomes and school wellbeing.

Strong understanding of neurodiversity and inclusion, supporting a diverse student body in an affirming and holistic way.

Demonstrated capacity to ensure that the school’s human, physical and financial resources are efficiently allocated and managed.

Professional Experience

3 years as either Principal or Assistant Principal (Steiner School experience preferred).

Steiner trained or equivalent experience.

VIT Registration.

Desirable Qualifications

Postgraduate qualifications in Educational Leadership, Wellbeing, or Applied Learning.

Training in Trauma‑Informed Practice, Restorative Education, or Youth Mental Health.

This is an ongoing permanent position, with commencement in Term 2, 2026 (earlier can be arranged, later can be negotiated).

How to Apply Please email your resume and cover letter outlining your leadership experience, service philosophy, and relationship to Steiner education to

******@sophiamundi.vic.edu.au . Applications will be processed throughout the advertisement period. For a confidential discussion, please contact the Board Chair at

************@sophiamundi.vic.edu.au . We are happy to chat prior to your application. All enquiries welcome!

More information can be found here:

Sophia Mundi Steiner School - Principal Information Pack .pdf

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