Teacher - Design and Technology

Department of Education; Shire Of Dardanup; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer contributions to superann

12 weeks’ vacation leave

Free relocation

Job summary

Eaton Community College in Western Australia is seeking a dedicated Design and Technologies Teacher for a permanent full-time role commencing Term 1, 2027. The successful applicant will teach Woodwork, Metalwork and/or Engineering with a hands-on, safe learning focus across Years 7–12.

The College supports CAD, 3D printing, laser cutting and broader STEM initiatives, with strong facilities and professional development to grow learners’ skills and curiosity.

Qualifications

• Must hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration in Western Australia.
• Experience teaching Design and Technologies across multiple year levels is preferred.
• Ability to teach Woodwork, Metalwork or Engineering and integrate practical workshops.

Responsibilities

• Teach Design and Technologies to Years 7–12, across Woodwork, Metalwork and Engineering as required.
• Develop engaging, safe, hands-on learning experiences and differentiated instruction.
• Integrate CAD, 3D printing, laser cutting and related STEM initiatives into lessons.

Skills

Design & Technologies

Woodwork

Metalwork

Engineering

CAD

3D printing

Education

Eligible teacher qualification and registration

Tools

CAD

3D printing

Laser cutting

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 at Eaton Community College (CC). Our vision is clear: students are Supported to learn, Empowered to achieve, and Equipped to succeed. Our motto, Encouraging, Caring and Challenging, underpins our commitment to a school where belonging drives learning and achievement is defined by progress, purpose and capability. Eaton CC is a growing secondary school with a clear improvement agenda. We are investing in high-quality learning environments and future-focused programs that expand opportunities for our students. We seek staff who build strong relationships, hold high expectations and contribute to collective impact. Our leadership team prioritises professional growth and collaboration to ensure every student experiences high-quality teaching and learning. Find out more about our school by visiting www.eatoncc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Eaton Community College is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Design and Technologies Teacher to join our team. We are looking for an educator with the knowledge and practical skills to teach in one or more of the areas of Woodwork, Metalwork and/or Engineering. Expertise in any of these areas is welcomed, with the ability to teach across multiple areas highly regarded. The successful applicant will ideally be passionate about practical, hands‑on learning and able to provide engaging and purposeful learning experiences for students with a diverse range of abilities and interests. You should have a sound understanding of the Western Australian Technologies Curriculum, with experience teaching across Years 7–12. The College has excellent Design and Technologies facilities and is keen to continue developing and expanding the range of learning opportunities available to students. Depending on the skills, experience and interests of the successful applicant, there is scope to develop programs across areas such as Woodwork, Metalwork, Engineering, Formula 1 Racing, Jewellery, Robotics, Mechatronics and other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) related initiatives, including the use of CAD, 3D printing and laser cutting technologies. Applicants should display strong practical workshop skills, safe workshop management and the ability to establish an engaging learning environment through effective classroom management, explicit teaching and differentiated instruction. At Eaton Community College, we have a strong focus on high care and high expectations. We are seeking a student and relationship-focused teacher who builds positive connections with young people, works collaboratively with colleagues and contributes positively to the wider College community.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions.

• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• Free relocation

Mobility appointments for permanent metropolitan and south west teachers

Eligible permanent teachers who hold a substantive teaching position in a North or South Education Region school, or a South West Education Region school* may elect to undertake this role as a 3‑year mobility appointment, with a right of return to their substantive position. At the cessation of the 3‑year mobility appointment, teachers can elect to return to their substantive role, or transfer permanently into this school. *Note that south west teachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial.

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.
• 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.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 13 October 2026.