Position Vacant - Learn To Swim Teacher

June 12, 2025

Fairholme Aquatic Centre | Learn To Swim Teacher

The College

Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the Range escarpment in Australia's Garden City of Toowoomba, Fairholme College is one of Australia's leading independent girls' schools with more than eight hundred students from Kindy to Year 12 and over two hundred boarders form part of the total enrolment.


Fairholme students enjoy outstanding success in academic pursuits (close to 95% of Year 12 students proceed to tertiary studies each year), as well as in sporting, cultural and service activities. Please explore further on this website to learn more about Fairholme's offerings and our students' achievements. From the establishment of our predecessor school in 1908, through the move to our current location in 1917 and into the 21st century, Fairholme seeks to maintain a student enrolment split 35/65 between country boarders and Toowoomba day girls, as well as a strong commitment to quality single-sex girls' education. A College of the Presbyterian Church of Queensland, Fairholme is committed to creating a caring Christian community where all we do is undergirded by our Christian faith.



The Position

Position: Learn To Swim Teacher


Responsible To: Business Manager through the Aquatics Centre Manager 


Reports To: the Aquatics Centre Manager 



The Person

Fairholme College seeks the services of a suitably qualified Learn to Swim Teacher/Swim Coach to commence Term 3 2025. You must have a passion for helping children learn, be warm, honest, and genuine.


Fairholme Aquatics Swim School delivers an aquatic education program with a strong emphasis on sound swimming technique.


Swimmers progress through an 8-level curriculum, based on quality rather than quantity. Skill development is promoted by allowing swimmers to practice skills learned during their classes and extending them as they master each new skill. Our goal is to have children graduate from our program with good skills and competency in every stroke, and to be able to demonstrate the rules and turns for each of the four strokes.


Classes are available in the following categories:

  • Infant Classes
  • Levels 1 to 4
  • Levels 5 and 6
  • Beginner Squad and Mini Squad


Infant and Preschool/coaching qualifications would be highly desirable. This position is a casual position working Morning, Afternoon classes and school holidays. There may be an opportunity to work some school hours. Must be willing to work Saturday mornings.


The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities and qualifications:

A. Support Of College Values


B. Qualifications and Related Skills

Mandatory:

  • Blue Card – The applicant must hold a current ‘blue card’.
  • AUSTSWIM or Swim Australia Teaching qualification (or willing to obtain)
  • CPR.


C. Communication Skills

  • The ability to work collaboratively, and to communicate clearly and enthusiastically with students and work colleagues. 
  • An ability to support and enact a restorative practices approach to conflict resolution is required.



Working with Children

As a College we are committed to the health and wellbeing of all our members and, in particular the welfare of all students in our care. As such, staff members are committed to prevention, identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect and adherence to the Child Protection Policy and the Staff Code of Conduct, both of which are available - see links below.


Whilst such policies have direct relevance to boarding, coaching, nursing and teaching staff, all prospective candidates are requested to read the following documents prior to submitting an application. Our responsibilities to work respectfully and thoughtfully with all, and particularly the young people in our care, are shared across all staff, evident in our demeanour, as well as our adherence to policy requirements.



Successful candidates are required to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and must comply with all College policies and relevant legislation related to student protection.


Workplace Health and Safety

As a member of the College, the successful applicant is required to follow all workplace, health and safety requirements that include but are not limited to:

  • Adherence to and working knowledge of policy requirements;
  • Cooperation with audit, professional learning and training/drill processes;
  • Meticulous attention to reporting responsibilities and record-keeping obligations in relation to all workplace, health and safety matters.



The Package

The appointment is currently under the conditions of the Fairholme College Enterprise Agreement 2023.



Applications

Applications, which close on Friday 11 July 2025, should include copies of certificates, Working with Children Suitability Card and names and addresses of two referees*, and be sent to:


Applications to:

Ms Emma Dickinson - Aquatic Centre Manager

Aquatic Centre Manager

Fairholme College

PO Box 688

TOOWOOMBA 4350


Email: [email protected]

Phone: 07 4688 4658


*The College reserves the right to contact other persons who may have relevant knowledge of your qualifications and experience. 



Selection Process

The interview panel will review applications and determine a short list. Non successful candidates will be advised via email once the interview process has been completed and the successful candidate appointed.



Proudly a College of the Presbyterian Church of Queensland




Other Positions

Position Vacant - Boarding Supervisor

By Graeme Morris • May 30, 2025
Boarding Supervisor Permanent Position. Commencing Term 3 2025 - Monday 14 July 2025.

Position Vacant - Teacher Aide - Student Support

By Graeme Morris • May 27, 2025
Teacher Aide - Student Support From Term 3 2025 - starting date and hours negotiable for the right candidate *. A Part-time, Term-time Position.

Relief Early Childhood Teacher - Expression of Interest

By Jai Warner • February 24, 2021
Relief Early Childhood Teacher - Expression of Interest
All News

More News…

Grace’s grand jete into the world of ballet

By Sarah Richardson • May 22, 2025
From the moment she could walk, Grace Andersen was dancing. At just two years old, she took her first ballet class, not quite knowing that her tiny feet were stepping onto the path of a lifelong passion. ‘I didn’t always love it,’ she admits, ‘but I did it anyway.’ It wasn’t until a change of schools in Year 1, moving to JE Dance , that Grace fell in love with dance in a whole new way. She thought ballet was the only style out there, until she discovered contemporary, jazz, and more. But ballet always held her heart. ‘There’s just something about it,’ Grace says. ‘I like the structure. With ballet, you need the right technique, it’s disciplined. That’s what I love.’ Now, ballet is more than a hobby; it’s a central part of Grace’s daily life. She trains nearly every day. Monday through Friday at JE, and on Thursdays she leaves school early to travel to Brisbane for coaching with Classical Coaching Australia. ‘It started this year,’ she says, ‘and I’ve already learned so much.’ This dedication recently led Grace to one of the most exciting moments of her young career - being cast in Queensland Ballet’s Coppélia during its regional performance in Toowoomba. ‘At first, Mum and I thought it would be like any other show,’ Grace recalls. ‘But then we had to fill out forms with bank account details, that’s when we realised it was something more.’ And it was. Grace was cast in not one, but two roles: the opening dancer as Little Coppélia, and a Smith sister in the village scene. ‘It was such a big surprise. When the curtain went up, I was the first dancer on stage. It was amazing.’ Performing with Queensland Ballet offered Grace more than just a moment in the spotlight, it gave her a glimpse into the world she dreams of joining. ‘Just seeing everyone there… it showed me what it would be like to be a professional dancer, which is what I’ve wanted since I was really little.’ Her ultimate dream? To dance with the Paris Opera Ballet, and one day become a ballet mistress, coaching and mentoring future dancers in a top company. ‘But first, I want to get into a good ballet school or academy,’ she says. ‘It takes a lot of practice. On weekends, I bring my ballet ball out to the living room and stretch or do rises while watching TV.’ Grace doesn’t just talk about hard work, she lives it. Her weeks are full, her schedule demanding, but her love for ballet never wavers. ‘You definitely have to be strong and fit and flexible, but most of all, you have to love it.’ While she doesn’t have a famous ballerina idol, she finds inspiration closer to home. ‘My mum was a dancer. She went on pointe and everything. She didn’t perform in shows like I do, but she helps me, and I really look up to her.’ Up next, Grace is preparing for her role in The Fairy Queen with Brisbane City Youth Ballet this winter. It’s her third time with the company, and she’s already setting her sights on what comes next. Because for Grace, ballet isn’t just a series of steps, it’s the rhythm of her future.

Dynamic Dramatic Duo

By Sarah Richardson • May 22, 2025
School mates cast in lead roles for the Empire Theatre’s 2025 Junior Impact Production When Phoebe Hohn and Sammy Cheetham auditioned for this year’s Junior Impact Production, Soul Trading, they had no idea they’d be cast opposite each other in two of the show’s leading roles. Set in the year 2079, Soul Trading is a futuristic play that explores a world where every child’s future is shaped by their personal learning robot – except for one. Phoebe plays Geri, a quirky and fiercely independent girl who refuses to follow the AI-dominated path everyone else is on. ‘Geri doesn’t have a bot like the others. She’s different, and she’s proud of it,’ says Phoebe. ‘I love playing someone who questions everything and isn’t afraid to go her own way.’ Her co-star, Sammy, takes on the complex role of Neutron, a clever and rebellious robot who doesn’t quite fit the mould. ‘Neutron is actually an illegal robot that Geri secretly 3D printed,’ Sammy explains. ‘She’s bright, ambitious, and wants to live a free life – but Geri tricks her into thinking she’ll die if she leaves.’ Throughout the show, Neutron cleverly manipulates both humans and bots to bend the rules and follow her lead. For Sammy, this is her second year involved in the Junior Impact Ensemble. ‘Last year, I was part of Our Egg Named Larry, and I absolutely fell in love with the program,’ she says. ‘That experience made me want to audition again this year, and I was thrilled to receive one of the main roles.’ Phoebe and Sammy, who are also speech and drama partners, supported each other through the audition process and have relished the opportunity to bring this fast-paced, futuristic story to life together. Their characters’ dynamic is central to the narrative, and their real-life friendship brings depth and energy to every rehearsal. With the production set to hit the Armitage Centre stage this July, both students say the experience has pushed them creatively and helped them grow in confidence. ‘Performing in a space like the Armitage is a dream,’ Phoebe says. ‘It’s exciting and a little bit surreal.’ We can’t wait to see Phoebe and Sammy shine on stage as Geri and Neutron – two bold characters in a brave new world.

10 minutes with Ebbeny Williams-Cherry

By Sarah Richardson • May 22, 2025
10 minutes with Ebbeny Williams-Cherry, 2025 Fairholme College Prefect for the Arts and lead character in Midnight: The Cinderella Musical.
All News