Teacher - Technologies

We are seeking to establish a pool of Technologies Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

At Eaton Community College (CC), our motto of "Encouraging, Caring, and Challenging" thrives at the heart of our educational philosophy, reflecting our commitment to supporting both staff and students.

We believe that every member of our community should feel valued and safe, enabling them to achieve their full potential. Whether you inspire young minds in the classroom, provide essential behind-the-scenes support, or build strong connections with our school community, your role will be crucial in shaping our students' futures. Join us in creating an environment where everyone can grow, learn, and succeed.

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

The Role

Eaton CC is seeking passionate and dedicated relationship focussed educators to join our Technologies Teacher Pool. We welcome applicants with strengths in one or more of the following areas:

• Materials Technologies – Wood
• Materials Technologies – Metal
• Food Specialisation
• Food & Fibre – Caring for Children

Applicants should be innovative practitioners who work well in collaborative teams and provide students with purposeful, engaging learning experiences that build practical skills, knowledge and an appreciation of Technologies.

Suitable applicants will ideally be able to design and deliver high-quality teaching and learning programs that meet the diverse needs of students from Years 7 to 12. Strong knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum, experience with Senior Secondary courses, and holding a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment are highly desirable.

Suitable applicants would build respectful, positive relationships with students, creating learning environments where every student feels valued, supported and capable of achieving success. They will ideally design engaging, hands-on learning opportunities that ignite curiosity, promote problem-solving, and enable students to thrive in both practical and theoretical aspects of Technologies.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:

• Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 000 see info below
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• Free relocation

Teachers and School Administrators employed at Eaton Community College in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 000 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.

The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.

Mobility appointments for permanent metropolitan and south west teachers

Eligible permanent teachers who hold a substantive teaching position in a North or South Education Region school, or a South West Education Region school* may elect to undertake this role as a 3-year mobility appointment, with a right of return to their substantive position. At the cessation of the 3-year mobility appointment, teachers can elect to return to their substantive role, or transfer permanently into this school.

Find out if you are eligible on IKON.

*Note that south west teachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Daniel Grayce, Deputy Principal on (08) 9796 7000 or emailing daniel.grayce@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

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 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 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 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1009707

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 28 November 2025