Teacher - Design and Technology - Manual Arts

Department of Education, Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Career development

Leave provisions

Job summary

Mindarie Senior College is seeking an experienced Manual Arts - Design and Technology teacher with a focus on Woodwork and Mechatronics. The successful candidate will contribute to the Technology & Enterprise Curriculum and support positive student outcomes.

Applicants should build strong relationships, deliver engaging lessons aligned to the Senior School WA Curriculum, and demonstrate reflective practice with data literacy to meet student needs.

Qualifications

• Hold eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Be Australian or NZ citizen, permanent resident or have valid work rights for the term.
• Have WA Working with Children Check before starting; consent to Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Responsibilities

• Teach Manual Arts - Design & Technology with focus on Woodwork and Mechatronics.
• Deliver content aligned to the Senior School WA Curriculum.
• Foster positive relationships and work within a Team of dedicated teachers.

Skills

Woodwork

Mechatronics

Curriculum knowledge

Education

Eligible teacher qualification and registration

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027. Recognised as a high-quality educational campus and one of the first Independent Public Schools (IPS) in WA, students at Mindarie Senior College (SC) are strongly engaged in all facets of their learning. The highly motivated and knowledgeable staff are enthusiastic about teaching and are engaged in classroom observation and conferencing. The College’s focus is on preparing students for their next step in life, their future aspirations. The staff embrace contemporary and effective teaching strategies to ensure all students have the opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes. It has sweeping ocean views and is located 39 km north of the city of Perth in the northern coastal corridor. The College promotes a ‘Young Adult Ethos’ environment that encourages students to take ownership of their own learning. We provide a comprehensive education with pathways leading to attainment of an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications or future employment. Our broad curriculum ensures students can pursue their passions, which will engage and motivate them to be productive, independent learners. Mindarie Senior College works in partnership with Real Schools to embed restorative practices, fostering strong, respectful relationships that underpin a positive and inclusive learning culture for both staff and students. Our purpose-built college was built in 2003, and is in the costal suburb of Mindarie, 39km north of the city of Perth in the northern coastal corridor. Find out more about our school by visiting mindarie.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Mindarie SC is seeking an experienced and passionate Manual Arts - Design and Technology Teacher, with a particular focus on Woodwork and Mechatronics. The ability to teach other technologies courses or in another learning area is desirable. As a valuable member of the teaching staff, the successful applicant would be responsible for educational outcomes within the school's Technology & Enterprise Curriculum. Applicants should have the skills to build positive, caring relationships with students and work within a department of dedicated teachers. The successful applicant will ideally be an effective team member who is a dedicated and highly motivated educator with an excellent knowledge of the Senior School Western Australian Curriculum; able to deliver content in an engaging manner. Our teachers model exemplary teaching and learning strategies in their delivery. As such, the successful applicant should possess a repertoire of teaching strategies to engage students, ideally having knowledge of and experience in, a range of instructional strategies and tactics. As a reflective practitioner, the successful applicant should possess effective data literacy and a capacity to modify their practice to meet identified student needs. Mindarie SC also has a deeply embedded coaching culture. Staff engage in goal setting, observation and coaching regularly throughout the year. It is anticipated that teaching staff who join the College will be motivated to engage in this space.

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

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, 23 September 2026