Textiles & Design Teacher — Inspire Makers (Yr 7–12)

Canberra Grammar School; Canberra; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + 13.5% super

Employee awards program

Professional development funding

Salary packaging arrangements

Barista coffee on site

Morning tea and discounted lunches

Onsite health clinic + flu shots

Employee Assistance Program 24/7

14 weeks parental leave

School fee concessions

Onsite parking

Job summary

Canberra Grammar School invites an engaging Textiles and Design Teacher to connect creativity with practical skills across Years 7–12. You will guide students from initial sketches to finished products and share in curriculum planning, assessment and inclusive practice.

You will contribute to pastoral care, co-curricular opportunities and the broader life of the School, fostering wellbeing, confidence and personal growth for diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Qualified and enthusiastic educator with creativity and energy.
• Ability to teach across Years 7–12 and senior level.
• Experience or knowledge in Design and Technology, Textiles and Fashion Design, Product Design and Technologies, Fibre Production Technologies.
• Desirable: coding knowledge and integration in lessons.
• Strong assessment, feedback and data use to support student learning.
• Commitment to pastoral care, co-curriculars and whole-school life.
• Excellent written and spoken English and strong interpersonal skills.
• Safeguarding commitment and working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Teach across Years 7–12 with hands-on learning experiences.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, classroom practice and assessment.
• Support student wellbeing and personal growth through pastoral care.
• Lead and participate in co-curricular activities and broader school life.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver inclusive learning experiences.

Skills

Senior-level teaching

English proficiency

Pastoral care

Technology literacy

Education

Tertiary degree

Teaching qualification

Tools

Coding knowledge

Job description

Canberra Grammar School invites an engaging Textiles and Design Teacher to connect creativity with practical skills across Years 7–12. You will guide students from initial sketches to finished products and share in curriculum planning, assessment and inclusive practice.

You will contribute to pastoral care, co-curricular opportunities and the broader life of the School, fostering wellbeing, confidence and personal growth for diverse learners.