Teacher - Technology and Applied Studies - Melonba High School

NSW Government; Sydney; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Melonba High School in the Sydney Region is seeking a Teacher for Technology and Applied Studies to join a growing TAS faculty. The role focuses on Design and Technology (DAT) and Technology Mandatory (ITX) for Years 7–8, with a strong emphasis on collaborative program development and high-quality teaching.

The appointee will contribute to an innovative, future-focused learning model and foster safe, engaging classrooms.

Qualifications

• Approval to teach DAT Design and Technology and ITX Technology Mandatory (Years 7–8).
• Collaborate effectively as part of the TAS Faculty in D&T and other programs.
• Proven classroom practice with high expectations and positive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver DAT and ITX design technology lessons to Years 7–8.
• Contribute to programming and development of Design and Technology resources.
• Maintain safe, engaging learning environments and manage classrooms effectively.

Skills

DAT Design & Tech approval

ITX Technology Mandatory approval

TAS Faculty collaboration

Education

Teacher approval NSW Dept of Education

Job description

Job Description - Teacher - Technology and Applied Studies - Melonba High School (0000BG26)

Teacher - Technology and Applied Studies - Melonba High School - 0000BG26

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Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number A900160639

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at up to $160,942.00. Base salary ranges from $92,882.00 to $141,997.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation. Base salary rates above the minimum are available depending on experience.

School Name Melonba High School

Staffing Area Blacktown

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 02 9830 2000

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

25-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

Teachers

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Melonba High School is a school located in the new suburb of Melonba near Marsden Park. It opened in temporary premises at the start of 2024 with Years 7 and 8 students and is now our permanent premises from the beginning of 2025, now with students in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10. 2027 will see our first Year 11 cohort.
We are experiencing rapid growth enrolment with 1137 students currently and projected to be 1450 students in 2027. When completed, the school will have capacity for 2000 students. Our first HSC cohort will be in 2028.
The school incorporates an innovative and future focused educational model, reflective of agile teaching and learning areas while also supporting the welfare needs of students.

Specific Selection Criteria

• Approval to teach DAT Design and Technology and Approved to Teach ITX Technology Mandatory (Years 7&8)
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate as a member of the TAS Faculty in the programming and development of Design and Technology (D&T) and other faculty programs and resources.
• Demonstrated effective classroom practice, including high expectations, explicit teaching, and classroom management strategies that create safe, positive and engaging learning environments.

Conditions

An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you are required to commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity.

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage .

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