Design and Technology Teacher

Definitive Consulting; City Of London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern secondary college in the southern suburbs of Perth seeks a passionate Design and Technologies Teacher. In this full-time role, you will inspire students through hands-on experiences in woodwork and metals while collaborating with a supportive team. Ideal candidates will have secondary teaching experience and a robust understanding of safe workshop practices. A commitment to student engagement and innovative teaching is essential.

Benefits

Innovative design facilities

Supportive team culture

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Convenient location in southern Perth

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Experience teaching Woodwork and/or Metals at secondary level.
• Strong understanding of safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons in Woodwork, Metals, and Design Technologies.
• Teach and assess courses across Years 7-12.
• Foster creativity and problem-solving in student projects.
• Maintain workshop safety and oversee machinery use.

Skills

Woodwork fundamentals

Metals crafting

STEM integration

Student engagement techniques

Education

Recognised teaching qualification in Design and Technologies

Certificate II in Engineering Pathways

Certificate II in Furniture Design and Technology

Job description

Design and Technologies Teacher (Woodwork & Metals)

Full-time | Commencing 2026 Southern Suburbs of Perth

Are you passionate about inspiring students through hands‑on learning in woodwork, metals, and design? A vibrant, modern secondary college in Perth’s southern suburbs is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Design and Technologies Teacher to join its growing team.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a state‑of‑the‑art environment with a supportive, future‑focused staff and engaged student community. Preference will be given to teachers with experience in Senior School Design and Technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and practical lessons in Woodwork, Metals, and Design Technologies.
• Teach and assess courses across Years 7‑12, with a focus on senior school programmes.
• Integrate STEM principles, safety practices, and real‑world applications into learning.
• Foster creativity, problem‑solving, and innovation in student projects.
• Collaborate with colleagues to design curriculum pathways leading to VET and ATAR outcomes.
• Maintain workshop safety and oversee the use of machinery and tools in line with school policy and WHS standards.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Current registration (or eligibility) with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA).
• Full Australian working rights.
• Recognised teaching qualification in Design and Technologies, Industrial Arts, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience teaching Woodwork and/or Metals at secondary level.
• Strong understanding of safe workshop practices and student engagement strategies.
• Highly regarded:
  • Certificate II in Engineering Pathways or Certificate II in Furniture Design and Technology.
  • Experience delivering VET qualifications or working within senior school pathways.

Why Join This School

• Innovative, well‑resourced Design & Technologies facilities.
• Supportive and collegial team culture.
• Commitment to staff wellbeing and professional learning.
• Convenient southern Perth location within a rapidly growing community.

If you are an enthusiastic and practical educator ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Please contact Shannon on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).au