
Currambena Primary
Our small class sizes and high teacher to student ratios enable us to work with each student to develop a challenging and inspiring program while providing freedom of choice that builds a deep and lasting love of learning.
“….learning in a co-operative environment in which decision-making and authority are shared.”
(David Cohen, Currambena founder and friend)
We are a democratic school based on the North Shore of Sydney that offers truly child-centred education for both pre and primary school children. Established over 50 years ago, we have long been recognised as a leader in innovative educational thinking. At Currambena we deliver a holistic approach to learning, with the help of a flexible curriculum, which focuses on developing a child’s skills for life as well as high academic standards.
Our small class sizes and high teacher to student ratios enable us to work with each student to develop a challenging and inspiring program while providing freedom of choice that builds a deep and lasting love of learning.
Our main focus in Preschool is on building relationships with children and families within the Currambena community. We believe that play is an essential tool that encourages the children to learn.
We are currently seeking casual preschool educators and primary school teachers to join our relief staff listing in 2022. To find out more, please email admin@currambena.nsw.edu.au.
We are also looking for a new Educational Coordinator. Read more...
Currambena functions as a cooperative venture of parents, teachers and children. Parent's support and energy enhance the life of the school in many ways.
At Currambena all decisions that affect the school are made at class, school and council meetings. Each student, parent and staff member has an equal vote and together we share the responsibility for the quality of life at the school, building children’s understanding, pride and ownership of their environment.
Unique opportunity!
Currambena is looking for a new Educational Coordinator to work potentially three days per week, managing communication and educational issues throughout the school. Ideally, this person will be a teacher themselves and have experience in alternative/democratic school settings. They will work with our Business Manager and our Administrator and will report to our School Council, taking responsibility for tasks such as government reporting, staffing matters and parent involvement.
For a full job description, please click here, or email wendyp@currambena.nsw.edu.au or katrinaA@currambena.nsw.edu.au for any questions.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, the Cammeraygal people, and pay respect to elders past, present and emerging, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.