Teacher - Design And Technology - Engineering

Teacher - Design and Technology - Engineering
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026.
Shenton College offers a supportive and collaborative work environment, with professional growth and development opportunities. We encourage staff to alternate between Middle and Senior School teaching roles, fostering a well-rounded and enriching career path. Our state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated administrative support team provide an optimal working environment. As a Quality Teaching Strategy Lead School, we seek candidates who are familiar with the Teaching for Impact framework and display a strong commitment to professional learning.
Shenton College is a thriving educational community with over 280 dedicated staff members. Our school is organised into a Middle School (Years 7-8) and Senior School (Years 9-12), offering teachers diverse opportunities to support students at different developmental stages. We offer a flexible daily schedule, 8:00 am–4:05 pm, including dedicated collaborative DOTT time Wednesday afternoons, to promote innovative and engaging teaching practices.
At Shenton, we prioritise the holistic development of each student. By fostering a collaborative environment and prioritizing care, curiosity, and collaboration, we cultivate a supportive learning community that caters to diverse needs. Our nationally recognised GATE program further enhances our school's reputation for academic excellence.
Find out more about our school by visiting or Schools Online.
The Role
Shenton College is committed to fostering a rich and diverse Design and Technology curriculum that inspires creativity, critical thinking, and cultural understanding. Suitable applicants should ideally be:
Expert, passionate teachers of Design and Technology - Engineering, with a dedicated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.
Able to demonstrate the professional knowledge, understanding and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant secondary technologies curriculum from the early and middle adolescent phases of learning through to senior secondary courses.
Familiar with the Teaching for Impact framework and ideally understand what effective teachers believe, know, and do to enable students to succeed.
Contributing to the overall vision and direction of the school.
Building strong collaborative relationships with staff.
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 Sammy Churchill, Head of Technologies on or During the school holidays, please contact Sammy Churchill on .
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 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: Apply for Job
Complete 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 three 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 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 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH
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 day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close:
4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 10 October 2025
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