Teacher - Design and Technology

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026

Swan View Senior High School (SHS) is a school that is going from strength to strength. Opening in 1977, the school has a long and proud history with traditions that continue to be upheld today.

The school has an ethos that builds a strong learning relationship between staff and students, without a doubt our school’s greatest strength is the care we have for each other. Individual student strengths and interests are fostered through the array of specialist programs that the school has on offer.

Find out more about our school by visiting Swan View SHS or Schools Online

The Role

We are seeking teachers specialising in Design and Technologies for the following specialised areas:

• Food and catering – Year 7 to 10
• Food Science and Technology – Year 11 to 12
• Children, Family and the Community – Year 7 to 12
• Woodwork and Metalwork – Year 7 to 10
• Building and Construction – Year 11 and 12
• Materials Design and Technology in Years 11 and 12

It would also be advantageous to hold a current Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment. We currently offer the Certificate II in Engineering Pathways.

The Successful applicant will ideally be highly motivated, student focused and able to provide relevant and meaningful Technologies experiences. We encourage the use of innovative and creative teaching strategies, incorporating the ability to differentiate the curriculum according to the student’s needs.

Suitable applicant should be able to work collaboratively with other staff to improve their practice through peer observation, performance management and Professional Learning Communities. We are a Positive Behaviour Support School, and the successful applicant will ideally have strong teaching and classroom skills.

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 Helen Hawley, Deputy Principal on (08) 9294 6103 or emailing helen.hawley@education.wa.edu.au

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

• 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.
• 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

• Compete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents.

Your application should include:

• A statement of up to four (4) 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 four (4) 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 4127 for assistance

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH987274

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 Thursday, 4 September 2025.