Vocal Teacher

Working within one of Australia's leading school performing arts programs, you will deliver engaging individual and group vocal lessons, fostering students' technical development, confidence and love of performance. You will also support the College's vibrant vocal program through ensemble rehearsals, performances and preparation for examinations and productions.

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

This is a fixed-term opportunity for Term 4, 2026

Why work at Sheldon College?

Sheldon College has proudly been named an Employer of Choice in Education for 2025 & 2026 - 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 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 and Optometry
• Employee fee discounts at our on-site Early Learning Centre and Prep–12 College
• 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
• Subsidised Staff Study and Scholarship Program

Join a team where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported, and your professional journey is nurtured.

About you

• Tertiary qualification majoring in Voice (or currently completing)
• Musical Theatre or Classical vocal background, with the ability to teach Classical, Musical Theatre, Jazz and Contemporary/Pop styles
• Industry experience and/or an active performing background
• Experience teaching individual and group vocal performance
• Competent piano accompanying (chord charts) and sight-singing skills
• Ability to prepare students for AMEB or Trinity examinations, performances and productions
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with students, parents and colleagues
• Collaborative approach with a passion for developing young performers

Child Safety and Wellbeing

• Demonstrated understanding of child safety, wellbeing and duty of care responsibilities
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all students
• Ability to uphold and implement the College’s Student Safety and Wellbeing policies and Staff Code of Conduct
• Completion of mandatory Child Protection training

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 staff are our most valuable investment. Every member of our team 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.