Teacher - Design and Technologies

Department of Education; City Of Stirling; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Training and career development

Attractive leave provisions

Job summary

Balcatta Senior High School, as part of the Department of Education, seeks dedicated Design and Technologies teachers for permanent and fixed-term positions in the 2027 school year. The role covers both lower Design and Technology and upper Building and Construction, with flexibility for Home Economics and Digital Technology additions.

Ideal applicants will contribute to a supportive learning environment, uphold WA Curriculum standards, and bring strong communication and leadership skills to

Qualifications

• Must hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or valid visa with work rights for the term as advertised.
• Willingness to obtain WA Working with Children Check and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
• Strong commitment to student achievement and developing positive relationships within the school community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Design and Technologies teaching programs that align with the WA Curriculum.
• Ability to teach lower Design and Technology and upper Building and Construction courses as required.
• Support the school’s pastoral care, values and student achievement goals across year groups.
• Willingness to take additional technology classes in Home Economics or Digital Technology if required.

Job description

We are seeking to establish a pool of Design and Technologies Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. Balcatta Senior High School (SHS) is an Independent Public School dedicated to developing a personalised education to enable students reach their academic, social and cultural potential. At Balcatta SHS, an inclusive learning community with strong focus on pastoral care and student achievement is accomplished through the school’s commitment in providing an engaging, creative challenging curriculum. Balcatta SHS is committed to student achievement and success with its inclusive approach where all students valued and treated as individuals. Find out more about our school by visiting balcattashs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online . The Role Suitable applicant will ideally be a dedicated and highly motivated educator with the ability to provide high quality teaching and learning programs to meet the needs of our students. The desired applicant should have excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and display their professional knowledge, practices and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant secondary school Technology curriculum. Suitable applicants will ideally be versatile and committed to student achievement as well as being willing to commit to the school community. Ideally suitable applicants will have the capacity and experience to teach lower school Design and Technology and upper school Building and Construction courses. Confidence in teaching both metalwork and woodwork is highly advantageous. In addition, a willingness to take additional technology classes in Home Economics and or Digital Technology will be viewed favourably. As Design and Technology Teachers, suitable applicants will ideally possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills which will be used to develop and promote the school’s values, ethos, and priorities across the school community. Suitable applicants will ideally build positive relationships with students and be passionate about creating positive futures for all students.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including

• competitive salaries
• flexible working arrangements
• training and career development opportunities
• attractive leave provisions

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
• apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start;
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1069566

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 16 November 2026