TEMPORARY TEACHER - UNLEY HS - DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY TEACHER

Department for Education, South Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Unley High School in Adelaide's inner south invites applications for a Design and Technology teacher for 2027. The role is 1.0 in semester 1 and 0.8 in semester 2, teaching years 7–10 in woodwork and metal work.

You'll deliver curriculum-aligned lessons in well-equipped workshops and contribute to a culture of high expectations and student wellbeing. Join a collaborative staff committed to excellence, diversity and continuous improvement, with strong partnerships with families and ongoing

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Design & Technology lessons.
• Ability to design differentiated learning programs.
• Strong collaboration with staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inclusive and engaging Design and Technology lessons aligned with the Australian Curriculum
• Design differentiated learning programs to support diverse learners
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and the wider school community
• Support student progress through effective assessment and feedback
• Create a safe, respectful and high-expectation learning environment where all students can thrive

Skills

Design & Technology

Differentiation

Collaboration

Job description

Unley High School is a comprehensive secondary school located in Adelaide’s inner south, with a proud history and tradition dating back to 1910. We are known for our strong academic results, sporting involvement, student wellbeing focus and meaningful partnerships with families. We are committed to excellence, respect, diversity and community. These values shape everything we do — from classroom practice to the way we work together as a school community.

Joining Unley High School means becoming part of a dedicated and collaborative staff committed to high expectations and continuous improvement. We work with shared purpose and welcome your unique perspective, because it’s the diversity of thought and experience that strengthens our community.

We are seeking a Design and Technology teacher for the 2027 school year, 1.0 in semester 1 and, currently, 0.8 in semester 2. This is a materials technology-based position in new, modern workshop facilities with classes in both woodwork and metal work from years 7-10. With a strong, supportive faculty around them, the successful applicant would work to deliver curriculum in line with the Australian and South Australian curriculum in a workshop-based environment.

Why choose us?

• Work in a high-performing, well-resourced metropolitan secondary school with a strong culture of collaboration
• Be part of a values-driven community that promotes excellence, ethical behaviour and respect for diversity
• Access ongoing professional learning and development opportunities
• Contribute to a school that values student voice, wellbeing and strong partnerships with families

What you will do:

• Deliver inclusive and engaging Design and Technology lessons aligned with the Australian Curriculum
• Design differentiated learning programs to support diverse learners
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and the wider school community
• Support student progress through effective assessment and feedbackCreate a safe, respectful and high-expectation learning environment where all students can thrive