MATERIALS, DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY TEACHER Secondary (0.7 FTE) – Term 4, 2026

About the School Emmanuel Christian Community School a co-educational K-12 institution in Perth’s northern suburbs has been nurturing students since 1982 and now serves over 750 students. We proudly support families from diverse cultural backgrounds and are committed to providing quality education in a low SES context. For more details on our Vision and Mission, please visit our School website. Applications are invited from innovative and dynamic Christian teachers qualified to teach Materials, Design & Technology in Years 7-12. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of quality teaching programs in secondary school. This is a part-time (0.70 FTE) position to cover extended staff leave in Term 4, 2026. There will be opportunities for professional development and mentorship. The successful applicant will:

• actively demonstrate a commitment to promote the objectives and ethos of Christian Education as articulated in the Vision and Mission of the School.
• be a Christian, belong to a church and called to this ministry.
• have a good understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum.
• demonstrate strong organisational and administrative skills.
• demonstrate initiative, excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver lessons in Woodwork Years 7-10. There is a strong focus on using hand tools in the younger years
• Deliver lessons in Materials, Design & Technology – Wood General Years 11-12. Upper school elective students are supported to design and produce original pieces.
• Demonstrated ability to safely supervise students in a woodwork workshop environment. Strong knowledge of workshop safety rules, safe use of woodworking equipment, and risk management is essential, along with a commitment to maintaining a safe and organised workshop.
• Work collaboratively with the Learning Areas to produce fair and educative assessments and improve on teaching programs with relation to the needs of current students.
• Oversee the budget for the Materials, Design & Technology department.

Selection Criteria:

• Experience teaching Woodwork and Materials, Design and Technology to students in Years 7-12.
• The capacity to design creative and engaging educational opportunities for students which support their growth as independent and resilient learners
• Experience with ICT skills
• Excellent English oral and written literacy skills
• Organisational and administrative skills

Your application must include:

• Resume
• Completed Teacher application form (download from our careers page) https://www.eccs.wa.edu.au/careers/
• Document addressing the selection criteria above (maximum two pages)
• TRBWA registration
• Current Working with Children Card
• National Police Clearance (within the last 3 months)
• Proof of Citizenship/Eligibility to work in Australia

  All applications are to be made via email to Human Resources, hr@eccs.wa.edu.au. Your application will be acknowledged, and you will be advised of the outcome of your application. Only complete applications will be considered. The School Application for Employment Form and other information can be found on the School’s website (http://www.eccs.wa.edu.au/careers). Applications close on Wednesday, 15 April 2026.