Visual Arts Tutor Co-curricular Program

About the Role

The Australian School of the Arts (ASTA) at Sheldon College is a state-of-the art program that includes the ASTA Academy Programs and the audition based Professionals Arts Excellence program. These programs cater for students in Preparatory to Year 12 across all facets of Arts Education and has over 1000 students enrolled.

We are seeking an additional Visual Arts Tutor to deliver high-quality weekly co-curricular classes for students in Years 5 to 8. The position will cultivate a respectful and inclusive learning environment where students discover the joy of Visual Art through collaborative and vibrant learning opportunities.

This role includes responsibility for student safety and wellbeing requiring compliance with the Colleges Child Safe Standards policies and procedures and all relevant legislative and duty of care obligations.

This is a term time role. Hours are 3:15pm 5:45pm Monday & Thursday.

Why work at Sheldon College

Sheldon College has proudly been named an Employer of Choice in Education for 2025 a testament to our commitment to creating a supportive rewarding and dynamic workplace. We believe that People Make the Difference and we invest in our staff through industry-leading benefits that promote Financial Health and Wellbeing Social Family and Professional Growth.

Our leading comprehensive benefits include:

• Above Award remuneration.
• Salary Sacrifice and Superannuation Co-Contribution.
• College-paid Parental Leave.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families.
• Corporate discounts including Health Insurance Gym and Optometry.
• Employee fee discounts at our on-site Early Learning Centre and Prep12 College.
• Staff Wellness Program and Staff Wellness Committee.

About You

• Minimum 12 months experience working in a relevant field.
• Sound ability to teach various practical art making skills including (but not limited to) drawing painting (acrylic and watercolour) collage ceramics printmaking sculpture.
• Diploma of Fine Art Advanced Diploma of Fine Art or Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art) qualifications or are a practicing artist (desirable)
• Experience working with school-aged students
• Commitment to your work and to the achievement of excellence
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Efficient and effective time management skills

Child Safety and Wellbeing

• Eligibility to hold a Working with Children Blue Card
• Commitment to upholding child safety duty of care and appropriate professional conduct within a school environment
• Ability to comply with and uphold the Colleges Child Safety and Wellbeing policies and procedures
• Completion of mandatory Child Protection and Child Safety and Wellbeing training
• Responsibility for maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all students

About Us

Sheldon Collegeis an independent co-educational non-denominational College situated in Redland City catering for students from 15 months of age through to Year 12. We provide a first-class curriculum in the academicsporting and cultural arenas with access tostate-of-the-art classrooms laboratories resource centres and studios as well as cultural performing arts and sporting facilities.

Our Educators are our most valuable investment. Every member of our Early Learning staff plays a key role in delivering excellence in education. We deliver on our commitment toprovide outstanding education in a safe secure learning environment underpinned by our philosophy ofLoveLaughter and Learning.

Child Safety and Wellbeing

Sheldon College has a zero-tolerance approach to any behaviours that compromise student safety and wellbeing including child abuse. The College prescribes to the Universal Principle that all children have the right to feel safe respected and heard protected from all forms of abuse harm and neglect in a culturally safe environment.

All staff are required to uphold the Colleges Child Safety and Wellbeing framework including the Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy Staff Code of Conduct and Raising and Responding to Concerns Policy. It is an inherent requirement of all staff members employment to meet mandatory reporting obligations. Staff must apply a culturally sensitive and trauma informed approach in all Child Wellbeing related activities and Child Safety investigations across all areas of the College.

Successful applicants must demonstrate a commitment to child safety and will be required to complete all mandatory training and compliance requirements prior to undertaking duties.