Teacher - Design and Technology

ArtSupport; City Of Swan; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Training & career development

Attractive leave provisions

Job summary

Kiara College seeks an experienced Design and Technology teacher to inspire students and deliver innovative programs across year levels. A strong commitment to excellence in teaching and learning is essential, with inclusive practice and effective classroom management.

The role involves delivering lower and upper school Design and Technologies subjects, including Wood and Building & Construction, and integrating ICT into lessons. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experienced and passionate Design and Technology teacher with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.
• Sound knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum.
• Experience developing and delivering the curriculum using a wide range of teaching models.
• Inclusive approach with strong teaching and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lower school programs across Design and Technologies.
• Deliver upper school programs in Materials, Design & Technology: Wood and Building & Construction.
• Use information and communication technologies to support teaching of Design and Technologies.
• Cultivate a safe and accountable learning environment for students.

Skills

Design and Technology teaching

Inclusive teaching

Classroom management

Curriculum knowledge

Education

Teacher qualification & registration

Tools

ICT in teaching

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

The School

Kiara College is a vibrant learning community located on the western edge of the Swan Valley. We are a proudly Independent Public School catering for Years 7 to 12 where we offer comprehensive and innovative programs that support students to achieve their potential. Students can follow an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), General or Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways, preparing them for university entry, TAFE, or employment. Our partnerships with tertiary institutions such as UWA Aspire, ECU UniPrep and North Metro TAFE facilitate students’ success beyond school. We offer two Specialist Programs: Agriculture, with the benefit of working farm, and Basketball. Students are also able to study Contemporary Music.

We have a diverse student population of over 650 students who originate from over 20 different countries with a little over 30% of our students identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We celebrate and embrace our diversity with a range of programs and activities aimed at promoting respect for all, while we continue to strive to be a culturally responsive organisation. Our moral purpose encourages personal development while igniting a passion for lifelong learning where students are supported to embrace opportunity and aspire to excellence.

The Role

The successful applicant will ideally be an experienced and passionate Design and Technology teacher with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. The successful applicant should display a sound knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and will ideally have experience in developing and delivering the curriculum using a wide range of teaching models. The successful applicant should have an inclusive approach with strong teaching and classroom management skills and the ability to challenge and engage all students, promoting an environment of active and positive learning.

The capacity to deliver lower school programs across Design and Technologies, as well as upper school programs in Materials, Design & Technology: Wood and Building & Construction is highly desirable

The successful applicant should be inclusive in their practice and be able to cultivate a safe and accountable learning environment for student. The successful applicant should be highly proficient in motivating and engaging students through their relevant and meaningful learning programs and be able to display the effective use of information and communication technologies in the teaching of Design and Technologies.

Holding, or willingness to complete, a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is highly desirable (the College will facilitate this if required.

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 and 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; and
• 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.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 20 November 2026.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1063632

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

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