Teacher - Design and Technology

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Teacher, $85,610 - $124,016 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

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

Halls Head College (HHC) is uniquely situated on the 'island' of Halls Head just south of Mandurah. The local intake area of HHC is south, close to the Waroona Shire boundary. The contributory primary schools are Glencoe, Halls Head, Falcon, South Halls Head and Ocean Road. The College provides a secondary education for students who live in the rapidly growing coastal strip, south of Mandurah.

Our College offers all students diverse choices, authentic opportunities to develop essential life skills and a rigorous, caring and safe environment to learn and grow in. Our staff has a wealth of expertise, experience, and a genuine desire to constantly improve their practice to benefit all students.

We encourage our students to think critically and creatively, develop problem solving skills and work effectively both individually and in groups to achieve their goals. Our impressive record of achievement in vocational education and training is supported by outstanding facilities and industry trained staff. Through our Motto of Learning for Life we aim to provide an environment that values cultural differences, promotes a love of learning, and empowers students to make a positive contribution to our world. All members of our College community are asked to share, model and promote our values of Care, Courage and Commitment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly effective school that has a well-deserved reputation.

The successful applicant will ideally be student and relationship-focused and be able to provide engaging, relevant and meaningful learning experiences. In addition, they should promote an environment of active and positive learning and provide educational opportunities and activities that enable students to achieve their very best.

The successful applicant should be able to deliver an engaging and relevant curriculum in a range of Design and Technology contexts using a positive, student-focused approach whilst working with students across a range of ability levels. They should have a strong understanding of the requirements across Technologies to ensure students can reach their full potential in all aspects of the Technology and Design Process. The successful applicant should have the knowledge and understanding in the Western Australian Curriculum, and delivery and assessment in lower and upper school courses. Holding a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or the willingness to obtain one would be highly desirable.

The successful applicant will ideally possess excellent interpersonal skills and a capacity to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment with students, teachers, and the wider community to achieve the best educational outcomes for our students. We seek applicants with a strong growth mindset and the flexibility to employ a wide range of teaching strategies in order to engage and inspire student learning.

Graduate teachers are encouraged to apply for this position. We have strong support and processes that provide learning and development practices for all staff and pride ourselves with the opportunities and support that we provide for graduates.

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 personalbenefits .

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Lisa Coates, Deputy Principal on (08) 9581 0600 or emailing Lisa.Coates@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

- 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 two (2) 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/TCH1003513

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, 6 November 2025

Position Title Teacher - Design and Technology

Agency Department of Education

Location Halls Head

Unit/Division Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Branch Halls Head College

Work Type Permanent - Full Time

Position No. 00015379

Closing Date 2025-11-06 4:30 PM

Salary Teacher, $85,610 - $124,016 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

Closing Date 2025-11-06 4:30 PM

The Role

The successful applicant will ideally be student and relationship-focused and be able to provide engaging, relevant and meaningful learning experiences. In addition, they should promote an environment of active and positive learning and provide educational opportunities and activities that enable students to achieve their very best.

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