Wood work Teacher

Tradewind Australia Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Australia is seeking an enthusiastic Woodwork Teacher to join a growing secondary school community in Clyde North, south-east of Melbourne. You will teach Years 8–9 with Year 7 Woodwork to be added later, using existing facilities and tools and bringing your own ideas to life.

You will work with another teacher on Mondays and Wednesdays and contribute to developing engaging, safe, and practical workshop experiences for students with a hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• Current VIT registration or eligibility.
• Experience teaching Woodwork, Design & Technology, Product Design or Materials Technology.
• Confidence using hand and electric tools.
• Strong classroom and workshop management.
• Energy, creativity and a practical approach to teaching.
• Ability to build genuine rapport with students.
• A collaborative, positive and student-focused approach.
• Current WWCC and Australian work rights.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, hands-on Woodwork lessons.
• Develop practical projects and build on the existing program.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive and well‑managed workshop.
• Teach safe use of tools, machinery and materials.
• Build positive relationships and engage students.
• Differentiate learning for diverse student needs.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Woodwork program.

Skills

VIT registration

Woodwork teaching

Hands-on teaching

Classroom/workshop management

Creativity and practicality

Student rapport

Collaborative approach

WWCC & work rights

Tools

Hand tools

Electric tools

Job description

Join a new and growing secondary school community in Clyde North, currently supporting around 230 students across Years 7-8. With modern, purpose-built facilities and significant growth planned, this is an exciting opportunity to help shape a developing Woodwork program.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Woodwork Teacher to teach primarily Years 8 and 9, with Year 7 Woodwork being introduced in the future. The workshop and curriculum foundations are in place, including hand and electric tools, but you'll have the freedom to bring your own ideas, creativity and practical projects.

An additional teacher will be in classes alongside you on Mondays and Wednesdays, providing extra support and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, hands-on Woodwork lessons

• Develop practical projects and build on the existing program

• Maintain a safe, inclusive and well‑managed workshop

• Teach safe use of tools, machinery and materials

• Build positive relationships and engage students

• Differentiate learning for diverse student needs

• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Woodwork program

What You'll Need

• Current VIT registration or eligibility

• Experience teaching Woodwork, Design & Technology, Product Design or Materials Technology

• Confidence using hand and electric tools

• Strong classroom and workshop management

• Energy, creativity and a practical approach to teaching

• Ability to build genuine rapport with students

• A collaborative, positive and student‑focused approach

• Current WWCC and Australian work rights

Why Join?

Enjoy genuine creative freedom to shape the Woodwork program, develop engaging projects and make a lasting impact in a growing school.

If you're passionate about Woodwork and connecting with students, we'd love to hear from you.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Tradewind Australia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all gender identities and sexual orientations. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe workplaces.