At Somerville House, we empower students to be architects of their futures. As a leading day and boarding school for girls, we are proud of our robust academic tradition and even prouder of the confident, capable and compassionate young women we support through their learning journey.

We are seeking an outstanding and passionate Teacher – Visual Art specialist teacher to join our Junior School on a permanent, full-time basis from the 2027 academic year.

Why Join Us?

Somerville House is a vibrant, future-focused school located in the heart of Brisbane, offering outstanding education from Pre-Prep to Year 12. Our students thrive in a dynamic learning environment where academic care, wellbeing and opportunity sit at the centre of all we do.

Somerville House is a school where innovation and tradition go hand in hand. With a strong record of academic achievement and a clear commitment to future-focused learning, we offer a dynamic environment where educators are supported to grow, contribute and thrive.

The Role

This is a permanent, full-time position, commencing in the 2027 academic year, Monday 18 January 2027, providing specialist leadership and teaching of Visual Art to students in the Junior School (Prep–Year 6) to access, participate in and achieve success across the curriculum.

- Creating inclusive, engaging and developmentally appropriate learning experiences that build artistic knowledge, skills, confidence and creative agency.

- Knowing students deeply and using assessment, feedback and differentiation to support individual growth.

- Integrating the Australian Curriculum and PYP framework to deliver purposeful, inquiry-rich learning.

- Creating warm, respectful and well-managed classrooms where students feel known, safe and ready to learn.

- Contributing actively to a collaborative professional culture focused on reflection, improvement and shared practice.

- Holds current Queensland College of Teacher registration (QCT)



and relevant tertiary qualifications.

Experience in PYP and inquiry-based learning is highly desirable.

What We Offer

- A high-performing academic team driven by excellence and care.

- A warm, collegial staff culture aligned with the Somerville House Culture of Care framework.

- A strong commitment to professional learning, including investment in PYP training.

- A community where staff and students are known, supported and encouraged to thrive.

At Somerville House, the safety and wellbeing of children and young people is our highest priority. We are committed to providing a child-safe environment where students are respected, protected and empowered. We seek staff who actively support and uphold our commitment to child safety and who demonstrate appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries at all times.

Employment Classification

The salary and conditions of employment for Academic staff are in accordance with the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association (PMSA) Enterprise Agreement 2025, as varied or replaced from time-to-time.

Please refer to the School’s website for the Teacher - Visual Art (Junior School) Position Description which outlines the application process.

Applications for this position close 9:00am, Friday 09 October 2026. Somerville House reserve the right to contact suitable candidates prior to the closing date to schedule an interview.

About Us

Somerville House is a day and boarding school for girls established in 1899, providing exceptional education for students from Prep through to Year 12, with a co-educational Pre-Prep offering. Somerville House students have the opportunity to participate in an extensive academic, sporting and cultural program, while receiving a high standard of personal care and individual attention within the school community.

Somerville House is a school of the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association (PMSA). The PMSA is a mission of the Presbyterian and Uniting Churches.

📌 Teacher - Visual Art (Junior School) (South Brisbane)
🏢 Somerville House
📍 South Brisbane