Teacher - Design and Technology

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Southern River College (SRC) is ideally seeking to appoint a dedicated, highly competent and enthusiastic Design & Technology teacher, with excellent interpersonal skills. The successful applicant should be committed to promoting and fostering student engagement and academic achievement in a supportive environment where success is celebrated.

Our college caters for over 1200 students from year 7 – 12. Our programs reflect our belief that all students are individual and come with different learning needs. Our RIVER Way informs our vision and ethos. High impact teaching strategies support our focus on excellence in teaching and learning. Visible learning enhances our capacity to understand our effectiveness and our progress. Our ‘Why’ informs our practice, our actions and the purpose of our vision as we seek to a shared sense of belonging where everyone is inspired and empowered to reach their full potential.

SRC seeks to create opportunities for all students progressing through their educational journey. With our Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) pathway, general education and vocational programs we offer the scope for success for every child. Our Inspire programs in Lower School enables students to follow their passion with our Academic, Netball, Music, Soccer and Volleyball programs. Our science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) enrichment program is achieving noteworthy success with competitions both locally and interstate offering challenging, engaging and innovative technologies.

Find out more about our school by visiting southernrivercollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

The successful applicant should be able to teach a range of courses within the Design & Technology Learning Area, including vocational courses and senior secondary level courses plus the ability to teach in multiple contexts; Woodwork, Metalwork, Robotics, laser cutting and 3D printing. You will ideally deliver an engaging and contemporary Design and Technology curriculum across lower and upper school levels.

As the successful applicant, you will ideally be a highly motivated practitioner; student and relationship focused be able to provide engaging, relevant and meaningful learning experiences utilising innovative initiatives and be able to work effectively within a dynamic team. This may involve you reflecting, differentiation and assessing the effectiveness of your teaching practice and cultivating a safe learning environment.

The successful applicant will be part of the Technologies learning area, which includes a new Head of Department and Technologies team. Subjects include Design and Technology, Home Economics and Digital Technologies in which you would be joining a collaborative team committed to providing engaging, relevant, and future-focused learning experiences that develop students’ creativity, problem-solving skills, practical abilities, and the capacity to design solutions for real-world challenges.

You should utilise evidence-based teaching practices whilst employing a range of assessment and reporting methods. Ideally with effective interpersonal skills, you will work collaboratively with students, teachers and the wider community to foster rigour, resilience and pride, enabling students to achieve their full potential.

The successful applicant should bring a strong student-focused growth mindset, a relationship-driven teaching approach, and a genuine passion for teaching. You should be committed to building positive relationships with students and creating a safe, inclusive, and purposeful learning environment where students are challenged, supported and empowered.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Frank Di Filippo, Deputy Principal by telephoning (08) 9391 65***or emailing ***************@education.wa.edu.au.

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at ***************@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
• apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

• Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A statement of up to three (3) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
• A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.

For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 41***for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1062667

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 11 September 2026