Secondary Teacher Materials Tech and STEAM - CRT

Tradewind Australia Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Advance bookings

Professional growth

Community and recognition

No joining fees

Job summary

Tradewind Australia is seeking a capable Secondary Teacher with a background in Materials Technology and STEAM to support students at a school in Greenvale, Melbourne's northern suburbs.

We offer casual relief teaching opportunities with flexible scheduling, advance bookings where possible, and ongoing professional support through mentoring and resources for CRTs.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering secondary-level Materials Technology and STEAM programs.
• Ability to design and deliver practical, workshop-based learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons in Materials Technology, STEAM and related subjects.
• Support practical learning activities and hands-on design projects.
• Maintain a safe, structured classroom/workshop environment.
• Follow school procedures and lesson plans while ensuring continuity of student learning.
• Supervise students in classrooms and workshops as required.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff.

Skills

Materials Technology

STEAM

Education

Teaching qualification

VIT registration

Job description

Secondary Teacher - Materials Technology & STEAM | CRT

Location: Greenvale, Melbourne's Northern Suburbs

Rate: $430-$480 per day + superannuation

Ready to Teach on Your Terms?

Are you a passionate Secondary Teacher with experience in Materials Technology and STEAM? Tradewind Australia is seeking enthusiastic Casual Relief Teachers (CRTs) for opportunities at a school in Greenvale, located in Melbourne's northern suburbs. Whether you're looking for flexibility, variety or the opportunity to build connections with a local school, we'll help you find teaching opportunities that suit your skills, availability and lifestyle.

About Tradewind Australia?

Tradewind Australia is a multi-award-winning education recruitment agency and a preferred supplier of relief teachers to schools across Melbourne. We're passionate about connecting great educators with rewarding opportunities and providing ongoing support to help teachers thrive in their careers.

The Role

We are seeking a capable and engaging Secondary Teacher with a background in Materials Technology and STEAM to support secondary students at a school in Greenvale.

This opportunity is ideal for teachers with experience in practical, design-based and technology-focused subjects, including workshop learning and senior secondary design studies.

Depending on your experience and the school's requirements, relevant subject specialisations may include:

• Woodwork and timber-based technologies
• Metalwork and metal fabrication
• Plastics and materials processing
• CAD modelling and computer-aided design
• VCE and senior secondary Design and Technology
• STEAM education and hands-on design projects

As a Casual Relief Teacher, you'll deliver engaging lessons, support students' learning and help maintain a safe, inclusive and productive classroom and workshop environment.

Why Teachers Love Working with Tradewind

• Flexibility and control: Choose when and where you work through our easy-to-use app.
• Advance bookings: Plan ahead with shifts arranged in advance wherever possible.
• Professional growth: Access mentoring from experienced Principals and exclusive CRT podcasts.
• Community and recognition: Connect with a supportive teaching network through webinars, end-of-term catch-ups and regular competitions.
• No joining fees: Register for free and start accessing suitable opportunities.

What You'll Do

• Deliver engaging and inclusive lessons in Materials Technology, STEAM and related secondary subjects.
• Support practical learning activities and design-based projects, adapting lessons to students' abilities and needs.
• Maintain a safe, structured and supportive classroom or workshop environment.
• Follow lesson plans and school procedures while ensuring continuity of student learning.
• Supervise students in classrooms, workshops, playgrounds and other school areas as required.
• Build positive relationships with students and school staff.

What you'll Bring

• A recognised teaching qualification and current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
• Experience or a teaching specialisation in Materials Technology, Design and Technology, STEAM or related subjects.
• The ability to engage secondary students in practical, hands‑on and technology‑focused learning.
• A strong commitment to student safety, inclusion and positive learning outcomes.
• Two professional referees from the past five years, with mentor teachers accepted.
• A flexible, proactive approach and the ability to adapt to different classroom and school environments.

Commitment to Child Safety & Inclusion

Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people. We welcome applications from teachers of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. All successful applicants will complete the required background and reference checks, including a Working with Children Check.