- Employer of Choice in Education for 2025
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Staff wellness programs and wellness committee
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Year-round program; Indoor Heated pool
About the Role
Join our Sheldon College Learn to Swim team and make a splash in a heated pool environment. Whether you're a seasoned swim instructor or just starting out, we offer a warm atmosphere to help you grow your skills and confidence. Don't let the seasons dictate your passion for swimming – join us and make a difference, one stroke at a time!
This is a Casual position
- We are open Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings (penalty rates apply).
- Candidates don’t need prior experience; however, qualifications remain applicable.
- We offer a year-round program in an onsite heated pool
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:
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Above Award remuneration.
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Salary Sacrifice and Superannuation Co-Contribution.
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College-paid Parental Leave.
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24/7 Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families.
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Corporate discounts including Health Insurance, Gym and Optometry.
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Employee fee discounts at our on-site Early Learning Centre and Prep–12 College.
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Staff Wellness Program and Staff Wellness Committee.
About You
- You are passionate about water safety and learning to swim and create an environment that is both informative and constructive while being a fun experience for students.
- You have great stakeholder management including with children and their families.
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You are energised by the success and progression of students and your energy and enthusiasm is aligned to the College philosophy of Love, Laughter and Learning.
You will hold:
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AUSTSWIM/ASCTA Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety certificate or equivalent
- AUSTSWIM/ASCTA Teacher of Infants (desirable)
- Current First Aid & CPR Certificate (or the ability to obtain one)
Child Safety and Wellbeing
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Ability to obtain and maintain a Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
- Commitment to upholding child safety, duty of care and appropriate professional conduct within a school environment
- Ability to comply with and uphold the College’s Child Safety and Wellbeing policies and procedures
- Completion and maintenance of mandatory Child Protection and Child Safety and Wellbeing training
- Responsibility for maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all 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 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 to provide outstanding education in a safe, secure learning environment, underpinned by our philosophy of Love, Laughter 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 College’s 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.
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.
