- Industry leading benefits package
- Excellent resources and development opportunities
- Staff Wellness Programs and Wellness Committee
The Role
The College is seeking enthusiastic and skilled educators to deliver a cutting-edge curriculum at Sheldon College. As part of a dynamic team of dedicated professionals, you will focus on enhancing the abilities of Junior Years learners by applying your expert knowledge and experience in early education. Your role will be key in fostering student growth and development in a supportive and engaging learning environment.
Fixed-term role Term 4, 2025 (Prep). 2026 Primary contracts also available.
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 Prep–12 College.
- Staff Wellness Program and Staff Wellness Committee.
- Paid Staff Pop Up Health clinics on site every Term including Massage, Skin Checks, Flu Vacc and body scans.
- Coffee & Cake Days each term, with regular team BBQs and lunches.
- Staffroom essentials: bread, raisin toast, condiments, tea, coffee, milk.
- Funded Professional Development with supported release time.
- Paid Staff Study and Scholarship Program including ELC team members to complete Diploma or Bachelor.
Join a team where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported, and your professional journey is nurtured.
About you
- Relevant tertiary teaching qualifications as a Primary Teacher.
- Registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT).
- Relevant and up-to-date training in child protection and mandatory reporting.
- Ability to plan and deliver exceptional teaching and learning programs that meet the needs of students according to ACARA and QCAA.
- Ability and willingness to contribute positively and support each individual to ‘Achieve the Extraordinary’.
- Passion for quality teaching and learning and the ability to translate this into a challenging learning environment with strong student engagement and excellent academic outcomes.
- Ability to create a safe, secure learning environment in which trust is fostered, individual differences are respected and valued, and students are encouraged to be risk-takers and self-directed learners.
- Strong team orientation with a willingness to contribute and collaborate.
- Ability to establish effective relationships with students, parents, and colleagues and partnerships within the wider community.
- High standards of personal integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
- Ability to be a proactive and collaborative member of a team.
Desirable
- Experience and Knowledge as an Early Childhood or Primary Educator.
- Sound understanding of wellbeing issues as related to students.
About Us
Sheldon College is 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 academic, sporting and cultural arenas with access to state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, resource centres and studios, as well as cultural, performing arts and sporting facilities.
Our teachers are our most valuable investment. Every member of our academic staff plays a key role in delivering excellence in education. We deliver on our commitment to provide outstanding education in a safe, secure learning environment, underpinned by our philosophy of Love, Laughter and Learning.
