Teacher of Technologies

**Employment at MGGS**:
Teaching Applicants must be eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and must hold a current Police Check or be in the process of obtaining one, in order to work at Melbourne Girls Grammar. Professional Support Staff Applicants must hold or prior to commencing employment, be willing to obtain a current and valid Victorian Working with Children’s Check (Employee Type).

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**About this Role**
- Full Time, Fixed Term (3 terms - Parental Leave cover)
- Commencing Term 4, 2025
- Location: Merton Hall Senior School Campus, 86 Anderson Street, South Yarra

MGGS is seeking an outstanding **Product Design and Technologies (Textiles/Fashion)** educator with passion, vision, and the ability to inspire students across Years 7-11. Industry experience, including the use of CAD and sewing machines, will be highly regarded.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and creative learning programs in Product Design and Technologies (Textiles/Fashion).
- Inspire students with innovative approaches to curriculum and pedagogy.
- Provide targeted feedback and design high-quality formative and summative assessments.
- Use digital tools effectively to enhance teaching and learning.
- Build positive and respectful relationships with students, colleagues, and families.
- Contribute to co-curricular and pastoral care responsibilities as required.
- Collaborate with colleagues within the Technologies department and across the school.

**About You**
- Undergraduate degree in the relevant teaching area and current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
- Strong understanding of curriculum, assessment, and inclusive teaching practices.
- Proficiency in using student data to inform teaching and improve outcomes.
- Skilled at creating engaging, inclusive learning environments.
- Competence in using digital platforms such as Microsoft Office 365, Synergetic, and SchoolBox.
- Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to the values and child safety standards of MGGS.

Salary is in line with Schedule 1 - Teacher Rates of Pay of the MGGS Enterprise Agreement 2023 ($88,140 - $131,352 plus superannuation), dependent on experience and qualifications.

**How to Apply**
Please review the Position Description.
Submit your resume and cover letter, addressed to the Principal, Dr Toni E. Meath, outlining your interest in MGGS, your teaching methods, and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

**Applications will close 9am Friday 22 August 2025**

**Statement of Commitment to Child Safety**
- As MGGS staff, volunteers, contractors, and any other members of our school community involved in child-connected work, we are responsible for supporting and promoting the safety of children.
- We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment and protecting of all children / students in our care and adhering to our Child Safety Policy.
- We are committed to providing a child-safe and child-friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
- We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to the protection of children from all forms of child abuse and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures. Our policies and procedures will provide the name and contact details of staff who have specific responsibilities in relation to child safety and who may receive reports of suspicion of child abuse. Child abuse includes sexual offences, grooming, physical violence, serious emotional or psychological harm, serious neglect and a child’s exposure to family violence.
- We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we follow rigorously.
- We are committed to preventing child abuse, identifying risks early and removing and reducing these risks.
- We have robust human resources and recruitment practices for all staff and volunteers.
- We are committed to regularly training and educating our staff and volunteers on child abuse risks. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.
- We are committed to the emotional, physical and cultural safety of all children and to providing a safe environment for their learning.
- We are committed to promoting the cultural safety and participation of Indigenous children, young people and their families.
- We have specific policies, procedures and training in place that support our leadership team, staff and volunteers to achieve these commitments.