Visual Arts Tutor - Co-curricular Program

About the role

Sheldon College’s Australian School of the Arts (ASTA) is a large, well-resourced arts pathway that brings together academy-style programs and an audition-based excellence stream, supporting students from Prep through Year 12 across the full spectrum of arts learning. More than 1,000 students are currently enrolled across these offerings.

The College is looking for an additional Visual Arts Tutor to run weekly co-curricular classes for students in Years 5 to 8. The role is focused on creating an encouraging, respectful and inclusive environment where young people can enjoy and develop their visual arts skills through engaging, collaborative sessions.

This position carries direct responsibility for student safety and wellbeing. The successful applicant must work in line with the College’s Child Safe Standards, associated policies and procedures, and all applicable legal and duty-of-care obligations.

This is a term-time position, with hours of 3:15 pm to 5:45 pm on Monday and Thursday.

Why join Sheldon College

Sheldon College has been recognised as an Employer of Choice in Education for 2025. The College describes its workplace as supportive, rewarding and dynamic, with a strong belief that people are central to success. Staff are supported through benefits that cover financial, health and wellbeing, social, family and professional growth.

• Pay above the award rate.
• Salary sacrifice options and superannuation co-contribution.
• College-funded parental leave.
• 24/7 employee assistance support for staff and their families.
• Access to corporate discounts on health insurance, gym memberships and optometry.
• Discounts on staff fees at the on-site Early Learning Centre and Prep to Year 12 College.
• Staff wellness program and wellness committee.

About you

The ideal candidate will bring relevant experience and the ability to teach a range of practical art techniques while working confidently with school-aged students. You should be organised, self-directed and committed to high standards.

Child safety and compliance

The College has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct that may harm student safety or wellbeing, including child abuse. All staff are expected to uphold the College’s child safety framework, comply with mandatory reporting requirements, and use culturally sensitive, trauma-informed practices in all child wellbeing and safety matters.

Before starting, successful applicants must complete all required training and compliance checks.

About Sheldon College

Sheldon College is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational school in Redland City, Queensland, educating children from 15 months old through to Year 12. The College offers strong academic, sporting and cultural programs, supported by modern classrooms, laboratories, resource centres, studios and dedicated cultural, performing arts and sporting facilities. Its educational philosophy is centred on Love, Laughter and Learning.

Additional information

The role is based in Sheldon, Queensland, Australia.

Applicants must be eligible to hold a Working with Children Blue Card.

There is an expectation of professional conduct, compliance with child safety and wellbeing policies, and completion of mandatory Child Protection and Child Safety and Wellbeing training.

All staff are responsible for helping maintain a safe, supportive environment for every student.

The College invites online applications through its recruitment process.

Requirements

• At least 12 months of relevant work experience.
• Ability to teach practical visual arts techniques, including drawing, acrylic and watercolour painting, collage, ceramics, printmaking and sculpture.
• A Diploma of Fine Art, Advanced Diploma of Fine Art or Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Art is preferred, or alternatively experience as a practising artist.
• Experience working with school-aged students.
• Strong commitment to quality and excellence.
• Capacity to work independently without close supervision.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Eligibility to obtain and hold a Working with Children Blue Card.
• Willingness to follow the College’s child safety and wellbeing policies and procedures.
• Completion of mandatory child protection and child safety training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly co-curricular visual arts classes for Years 5 to 8.
• Create an inclusive and respectful classroom atmosphere.
• Support students in exploring and enjoying visual art through hands-on, collaborative activities.
• Apply child safety, duty of care and wellbeing obligations in all aspects of the role.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment for students.
• Work in accordance with the College’s child safety standards, policies and procedures.
• Use sound judgement when working with students and children in a school setting.

Perks

• Above-award pay.
• Salary sacrifice and superannuation co-contribution.
• Paid parental leave from the College.
• 24/7 employee assistance support for staff and family members.
• Discounts on health insurance, gym and optometry services.
• Reduced staff fees for the on-site early learning centre and school.
• Access to staff wellness initiatives and a wellness committee.

Eligibility

This opportunity is suited to experienced visual arts educators, tutors or practising artists who can work with primary and lower secondary students, hold or can obtain a Working with Children Blue Card, and are able to comply with school child safety requirements.

Terms and conditions

This is a term-time engagement with set afternoon hours on Mondays and Thursdays. The College requires all staff to meet mandatory compliance, reporting and training obligations before commencing duties.