Part-Time Adolescent Design & Tech Teacher

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

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.