Design & Technology Teacher

Job Description

Wesley College Melbourne, a school of the Uniting Church, established in 1866, is one of Australia’s leading and most respected co-educational independent schools.  With an enrolment of 3,400 students from ECLC to Year 12, it comprises three metropolitan campuses in Melbourne, at St Kilda Road, Glen Waverley and Elsternwick, outdoor education sites at Chum Creek, Mallana and Lochend, and a Year 9 residential campus at Clunes.

Applications are invited from innovative and engaging Design teachers for a part-time (0.7 – 0.75 FTE approx.) position, with the possibility of increasing to full-time. This is a temporary position for Semester 2, 2023, based at our St Kilda campus.

The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and collaborative team of teachers working with students from Years 7 to 9 in the College’s Middle Years Programme (MYP) focused on Design and Entrepreneurial thinking. As such, demonstrated experience in a Bachelors Degree in Design and industry experience will be highly regarded.  

You will enjoy producing creative work in the fields of product design and digital design to facilitate students in project-based learning from their initial idea to completion. CAD/CAM Software skills including Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk Fusion 360 or similar 3D modelling experience/expertise are essential. Experience using digital fabrication tools including laser cutters, 3D printers, vinyl cutters and systems knowledge is required.  

Additionally, the successful candidate will be someone who enjoys learning new technologies as they emerge and is excited to work within a curriculum that has strong ties to industry and real-life applications.  

In addition to the teaching role, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to be considered for the position of Head of Faculty, Design. Therefore, we are seeking an experienced teacher with curriculum development and leadership experience.

Applications close at 5:00pm Friday 7 April 2023.

Wesley College is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the School’s Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. Applicants will be required to undergo police and background checks in accordance with this policy.