DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY TEACHER

Presbyterian Ladies' College Armidale; Armidale; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Presbyterian Ladies' College Armidale invites applications for a dynamic Design & Technology Teacher on a permanent part-time basis (0.6 FTE), starting Term 1, 2027. The role supports a collaborative faculty and the College's Christian ethos.

Applicants should hold a recognised teaching qualification, preferably with Design & Technology specialisation, and demonstrate knowledge of the NSW NESA syllabus for Stages 4–6.

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualification from a reputable tertiary institution.
• Preferably with a Design & Technology specialisation.
• Experience with the NSW NESA syllabus for Design & Technology, Stages 4–6.
• Experience teaching Stage 6 Design & Technology.
• Experience teaching Stage 6 Hospitality courses desirable.
• Expertise in one or more technologies: food, materials, digital, design and production.
• Ability to teach a second subject area desirable.
• Working With Children Check clearance.
• NESA accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement the College's vision.
• Implement best practice teaching and learning strategies.
• Engage in professional reading and development for girls' education.
• Promote and support the Christian ethos of the College.
• Abide by staff Code of Conduct and College policies.
• Attend College functions to support colleagues and students.

Skills

D&T teaching

NSW syllabus knowledge

Hospitality teaching (desirable)

Independent and team work

Education

Teaching qualification

D&T specialization preferred

Job description

Presbyterian Ladies' College Armidale (PLC) is an independent girls' school with a long and rich history of providing girls' education since 1887. The College is the only all-girls' day and boarding school in NSW north of Sydney to the Queensland border offering education from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. PLC Armidale has a strong reputation for academic excellence, an exceptional creative and performing arts program, strength in sport, leadership and challenge experiences, each providing opportunities for girls from a range of diverse backgrounds to excel.

About the Role:

PLC Armidale is seeking a dynamic Design & Technology Teacher to join a collaborative faculty on a permanent, part-time (0.6 FTE), commencing Term 1, 2027.

General Responsibilities:

• To support and implement the vision of the College.
• To implement best practice teaching and learning strategies.
• To engage in professional reading and development as part of an expectation of continual development in girls' education.
• To actively promote and support the Christian ethos of the College.
• To abide by the staff Code of Conduct and other College policies.
• To attend various functions of the College community in support of colleagues and students.

Selection Criteria:

• Recognised teaching qualification from a reputable tertiary institution, preferably with a Design & Technology specialisation.
• Demonstrated understanding of the NESA syllabus requirements for Design & Technology, Stages 4 to 6, with experience teaching Stage 6 Design & Technology.
• Experience programming, teaching and assessing student learning of Design & Technology courses preferred.
• Experience programming, teaching and assessing student learning of Stage 6 Hospitality courses desirable.
• Expertise sought in one or more of the following technologies: food, materials, digital, design and production.
• Ability to teach a second subject area is desirable.
• Excellent working with children with additional support needs, including a language background other than English, is desirable.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a faculty team.
• Demonstrated understanding of the ethos and values of a Christian independent girls' school.
• A valid Working With Children Check Clearance number.
• NESA accreditation.

Please note your current employer or Principal may be contacted in addition to referees nominated.