Adolescent Industrial Technology & Design Teacher (Years 7–12)

Montessori International College; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team culture

Modern design hubs and outdoor spaces

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Montessori International College (MIC) in Queensland seeks an enthusiastic Adolescent Industrial Technology & Design Teacher to join our secondary team. This part‑time role (0.4 or 0.6 FTE) designs and delivers safe, hands‑on Design and Industrial Technology programs for Years 7–12.

You will combine QCAA standards with Montessori adolescent principles, guiding project work, timber/metal fabrication, and real‑world challenges in a well-equipped workshop.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education (Industrial Technology / Design & Technology) or equivalent.
• Current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT).
• First Aid and CPR certifications current.
• Practical expertise with workshop machinery, hand and power tools, timber/metal fabrication and safety compliance.
• Sound understanding of QCAA Design & Technology/Industrial Technology syllabuses and school workshop WHS requirements.
• Commitment to Montessori adolescent principles and a passion for teaching adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Design and Industrial Technology programs (timber, metal, design, engineering, or digital fabrication) aligned with QCAA standards and Montessori philosophy.
• Oversee workshop operations, maintain tools and machinery, enforce WHS protocols, conduct risk assessments and inductions.
• Mentor adolescent learners through hands-on construction, micro‑economy projects, and land-based initiatives.
• Maintain a safe, clean workshop environment grounded in grace and courtesy principles.
• Record student assessments, monitor milestones, and collaborate with the educational team.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Safety compliance

Project mentorship

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education (Industrial Technology / Design & Technology)

Tools

Workshop machinery

Hand & power tools

Timber & metal fabrication

Job description

Adolescent Industrial Technology & Design Teacher (Years 7–12)

Montessori International College – Queensland

Montessori International College (MIC) offers an extraordinary secondary learning environment unlike anything else. Set across 22 hectares of natural bushland in Forest Glen, our Adolescent Program empowers young people (Years 7–12) through hands‑on learning, real‑world micro‑economies, design cycles, and meaningful self‑direction.

In this role, you will work collaboratively within our dynamic secondary team to facilitate engaging QCAA-aligned programs, mentor students through practical project cycles, and cultivate a safe, respectful, and peaceful learning community.

What We Offer

A collaborative, forward‑thinking adolescent team culture.

Beautiful, purpose‑built indoor design hubs, workshops, and land‑based outdoor learning spaces.

Competitive salary package (commensurate with level of experience) and ongoing Montessori and other professional development opportunities.

About Montessori International College

Montessori International College (MIC) offers an extraordinary secondary learning environment unlike anything else. Set across 22 hectares of natural bushland in Forest Glen, our Adolescent Program empowers young people (Years 7–12) through hands‑on learning, real‑world micro‑economies, design cycles, and meaningful self‑direction.

In this role, you will work collaboratively within our dynamic secondary team to facilitate engaging QCAA-aligned programs, mentor students through practical project cycles, and cultivate a safe, respectful, and peaceful learning community.

What We Offer

• A collaborative, forward‑thinking adolescent team culture.
• Beautiful, purpose‑built indoor design hubs, workshops, and land‑based outdoor learning spaces.
• Competitive salary package (commensurate with level of experience) and ongoing Montessori and other professional development opportunities.

About the Role

Montessori International College (MIC) is seeking an enthusiastic Adolescent Industrial Technology & Design Teacher to join our secondary team. Operating on a part‑time basis (0.4 or 0.6 FTE), this specialist role involves designing and delivering safe, hands‑on, practical Design and Industrial Technology programs across Years 7–12.

You will combine QCAA curriculum standards with authentic Montessori adolescent principles, facilitating project‑based learning, timber/metals fabrication, design thinking, and practical construction. In addition to overseeing a well‑equipped workshop, you will mentor students through real‑world design challenges, micro‑economy physical product builds, and land‑based infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Curriculum & Facilitation: Plan and deliver engaging Design and Industrial Technology programs (timber, metal, design, engineering, or digital fabrication) aligned with QCAA standards and Montessori philosophy.
• Workshop & WHS Management: Oversee workshop operations, maintain tools and machinery, enforce rigorous Workshop Health & Safety (WHS) protocols, perform risk assessments, and manage safety inductions.
• Project Mentorship: Guide adolescent learners through hands‑on construction, physical micro‑economy product design, land‑based projects, and sustainable material practices.
• Prepared Environment: Maintain a safe, clean, and respectful learning workshop based on grace and courtesy principles.
• Assessment & Support: Maintain student assessment records, monitor project milestones, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary educational team.

Selection Criteria & Qualifications

• Qualifications: Relevant Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education (Industrial Technology / Design & Technology) or equivalent.
• Registration: Current full or provisional registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT).
• Certification: Current First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Technical Expertise: Practical expertise in workshop machinery, hand and power tools, timber/metal fabrication, and safety compliance.
• Curriculum Knowledge: Sound understanding of QCAA Design & Technology / Industrial Technology syllabuses and school workshop WHS requirements.
• Attributes: A genuine passion for working with adolescents (ages 12–18), a commitment to peace education, student self‑direction, and an uncompromising approach to workshop safety.
• Montessori Alignment: Familiarity with or strong commitment to learning and implementing Montessori adolescent principles.

For more information visit mic.qld.edu.au

Application Closing date: Monday 23 November, 2026