design and technology teacher

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY TEACHER (7-12)

Full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026.

Northholm Grammar is an independent K-12 co-educational school situated in a beautiful and inspiring semi-rural environment at Arcadia in the north-west of Sydney. The school has a strong commitment to delivering a rigorous academic program based on 'learning through scholarship' combined with a focus on 'pastoral attentiveness' in the character development of our students. Northholm Grammar offers a diverse co-curricular program and opportunities for leadership and service. For further information about the school, please visit our website 

We are currently seeking an engaging and experienced Design and Technology Teacher to join our AG/TAS Department from the start of Term 1, 2026. Experience in Engineering would be an advantage.

The successful candidate must have a commitment to academic excellence and be able to demonstrate their capacity to deliver rigorous Stage 4, 5 and 6 TAS programs.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Contemporary and authoritative professional knowledge and understanding of the teaching of Stage 4 Technology Mandatory and Stage 5 & 6 Design & Technology subjects and the factors that influence learning and development, effective pedagogies, assessment and reporting, a wide range of resources, including interactive technologies, and their use in teaching and learning.

• This role requires a versatile educator who can integrate design thinking, and digital skills, into a cohesive curriculum that prepares students for future technological and creative challenges.

• An innovative educator with the ability and desire to teach across a range of courses including Stage 4 Technology Mandatory (Agriculture and Food, Engineering Systems, Digital Technologies, Materials Technologies) and possess strong ICT competencies and a willingness to teach Stage 5 IST.

• Exemplary professional practice which includes building effective relationships and managing complex interactions, creating and maintaining engaging and intellectually challenging and safe learning environments, planning, implementing and evaluating rigorous and inclusive learning programs.

• Engaging in professional learning, including contributing to the broader educational community.

• Collaborating with and contributing to a team and faculty of professional educators

• Fulfilling the pastoral role of Tutor within our house-based pastoral system and meeting the social and emotional wellbeing needs of students

This position reports to the Head of AG/TAS and ultimately the Principal.

Applicants should possess the following:

• Outstanding experience as a teacher of Stages 4 Technology Mandatory along with Stages 5 and 6 Design and Technology subjects.

• A history of leading and contributing to department initiatives and objectives.

• Commitment to implementation of evidence-based and data-informed teaching practices.

• A strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.

• Willingness to contribute to pastoral and co-curricular programs.

• Accredited 4 years of study at a recognised University or Higher Education institution in relevant 
  
  subject/s with a Bachelor of Education (Secondary), or a combined or double degree such as a Bachelor of Industrial Arts/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) OR

• Undergraduate degree (such as a Bachelor of Science) and an accredited graduate 
  
  entry teaching degree (such as a Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) or Master of Teaching (Secondary) in Technology and Applied Studies.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality at the level required of all school staff.

If you are interested in applying for this position and possess a commitment to the education of young people, please submit your cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names of three professional referees.

Applications should be addressed to the Principal and submitted via Email:

Applications close on Thursday 25 September 2025. 

For further information about this position, please see our website:

Applicants must satisfy Child Protection Legislation and will be subject to employment screening. All staff are required to actively support the ethos of the school. The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a valid Working with Children Check.