Teacher - Design and Technology

Department of Education, Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Training and career development

Attractive leave provisions

Job summary

The Department of Education, Western Australia seeks Design and Technology Teachers for permanent and fixed term vacancies for the 2027 school year at Mount Lawley Senior High School. The school offers a rich variety of programs and strong community ties, fostering student success.

Applicants should hold a teacher qualification, preferably with engineering certifications, and be able to teach across different educational levels. A commitment to the school’s values and ethos is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a focus on high performance and high care.
• Ability to teach ATAR and General Engineering.
• Commitment to school's Ethos and Vision.

Responsibilities

• Teach Design and Technologies curriculum from Years 7 to 12.
• Engage with parents to assist student learning.
• Participate in reflective practice for improvement plans.

Skills

Engaging students

Understanding Technologies curriculum

Collaborative work

Education

Teacher qualification

Certificate II in Engineering

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Job description

We are seeking to establish a pool of Design and Technology 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.

Founded in 1955, Mount Lawley Senior High School (SHS) is located 5 kilometres from the Perth CBD. It comprises three sub-schools; Years 7 to 12. It hosts a Gifted and Talented Languages program, a Specialist Visual and Performing Arts program, a Music program and the innovative Aboriginal Excellence Program. The school offers a breadth of curriculum choices and has a rich history of student success and achievement.

A major strength of the school is its strong links and partnerships with parents and the broader community. All staff at Mount Lawley SHS are committed to the provision of learning programs that cater for all post-school destinations including university, State Training Providers and employment.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.lawley.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Applicants should have a focus on high performance and high care and will ideally display professional knowledge, practical application and understanding of the Technologies (Design and Technologies) curriculum from Years 7 to 12. A Certificate II in Engineering and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is highly desirable. The ability to teach Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and General Engineering, along with General Materials Design: Wood is desirable. Suitable applicants will ideally embrace and commit to the school’s Ethos and Vision. They should be expert in engaging students and provide a learning environment that facilitates students at all levels achieving their full potential. Teachers at Mount Lawley SHS are expected to embrace the school’s Pedagogical Framework (attached).

The work of staff should ideally reflect a personal commitment to the values of the school: excellence, respect, perseverance and learning. Staff should engage in reflective practice, informed by a close examination of student performance incorporating data for relevant improvement plans. Teachers should work collaboratively with peers and within their various teams as part of a professional learning community.

All staff employed by the school have a focus on pastoral care, students’ well-being and a commitment to forming positive working relationships with students and colleagues. Staff should engage with parents to assist student learning and ensure there are no surprises about student progress.

Professional Benefits

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

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Julie Simon, Associate Principal on [phone] or at [e-mail]

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

• 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 Wednesday, 9 September 2026

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1062846

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