Artist-in-residence

2 weeks ago


Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Toowoomba Grammar School Full time
Senior School (Teacher) | Toowoomba

Closing date: 16/03/2023

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

  • Fourweek contract placement
  • Studio space provided for duration of contact
  • Materials budget allocated for proposed activity
Toowoomba Grammar School is looking for a knowledgeable and dynamic
Artist in Residence.

TGS staff are passionate about boys' education and providing an inspiring and broad curriculum for all boys informed by best practice and evidence.


About Toowoomba Grammar School
Toowoomba Grammar School was founded in 1875.

It is an independent non-denominational day and boarding school for boys with a total enrolment of 1,200 from Preparatory to Year 12.

There are approximately 300 boarders in the School coming predominantly from throughout Queensland, northern New South Wales and the Northern Territory.

The School's campus covers 20.5 hectares and is located one kilometre from the centre of Toowoomba.


It is our vision that our boys will graduate from TGS with the skills to be independent, well-balanced, and successful in life.

That they are boys of good character who respond well to challenges and achieve life-long wellbeing.

About the Position

The Artist in Residence will provide instruction to boys in Years in their specific area of expertise supporting the development of creative and artistic pursuits.

You will provide demonstrations to students at specified times throughout the school week which will include some lunch periods and after-school sessions.


This four-week contract is to commence in Term 2 and times will be scheduled in conjunction with the Teacher-in-Charge of Art.

This residency will be conducted in a studio/gallery space in the J.W.P. Henderson Centre for Art and Drama at the Toowoomba Grammar School. An additional materials budget has been allocated for this activity.

Selection Criteria:

  • Demonstrate their specific artistic genre with skill and expertise;
  • Display an enthusiasm and passion for their chosen field; and
  • Inspire boys in greater creativity and innovation.
For a full Position Description please refer to the attachment below.

How to apply:

- a cover letter addressed to the Headmaster addressing the vacancy being applied for;
- a resume;
- artist portfolio; and
- the names and contact details of three confidential referees.

Applications close on
Thursday 16 March 2023.

  • We do not welcome interest from recruitment agencies at this time._

Working with Children

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment.

All School staff, unless otherwise eligible for an exemption, must possess a current Positive Notice or "Blue Card" issued under the _Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000_ before commencing employment with the School.

Volunteer Blue Cards are required to be transferred to Paid Employment cards.

About Toowoomba
Toowoomba is one of Australia's largest inland cities, with a population around 162,000 people. It is a beautiful provincial city and is known as "The Garden City" of Queensland.

Toowoomba is ideally situated less than 1.5 hours by car from Brisbane and two hours from the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast.

Regional public transport is available with connections to interstate and international transport networks. This includes the Wellcamp Airport providing direct interstate flights. The city has an extensive infrastructure including three hospitals, a University, TAFE and many schools. View the video below to discover our beautiful city and surrounds.

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