Senior School Teacher - Design Technology - Material Solutions
Westminster School
MARION, SA
Secondary Teacher
Teaching Subject: Design, Technology
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 24 July ****
Permanent Full-time position commencing Term 1, January ****
About Westminster
Westminster is an Early Learning to Year 12, coeducational day and boarding, Uniting Church school with a proud history and an exciting future. We commit to helping all students and staff achieve more than they thought possible through an adventurous education, which takes place anytime our students are challenged in their learning and when staff explore new opportunities to improve their profession. Since opening in ****, Westminster's vibrant sense of community has shaped our welcoming, down-to-earth character, enriched by School values of being brave, humble, kind, authentic, resilient and curious.
About the Design Technology Teacher
We are seeking a suitability qualified and motivated Design Technology and Materials Solutions Teacher to join our team in our state-of-the-art facilities located in the Senior School (Years 7-12).
You will be expected to build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues and collaborate with colleagues to ensure the best possible outcomes for students.
Key Responsibilities include:
Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
Plan and organise content into coherent, well-sequenced learning and teaching programs in line with the Australian Curriculum and Faculty curriculum documentation
Provide feedback and professional support to improve individual student learning outcomes
Develop, apply and record a range of assessment strategies that provide informed and timely feedback to students
Utilise the School's Learning Management System to enhance individual learning and provide timely feedback to students and parents regarding academic progress.
Contribute to the development of a robust learning community and culture




Develop positive and professional relationships with students, parents and colleagues
Contribute to collegial discussions and planning to improve the learning outcomes for students
Contribute to Pastoral Care and Co-curricular programs of the School
Key Selection Criteria: Qualifications, Skills and Experience include:
Relevant tertiary qualifications (Registered Teacher).
Demonstrated passion for and experience in teaching Design, Technology and Materials Solutions, working with wood and metal materials machinery
Knowledge of current trends and practices of Design and Technology Pedagogy
Experience in Computer Aided Design (CAD/Fusion 360) and Computer Assisted Manufacturing (CAM) including plasma cutting and CNC milling technologies
Innovative and exemplary classroom practitioner with a proven record of student outcomes
High level of ICT skills, knowledge and effective incorporation into classroom practice, including 1:1 laptop program
The capacity to cater for students with a range of abilities and learning styles within the classroom and to monitor, and respond to, student progress.
Key Selection Criteria: Personal Qualities:
Enthusiastic, resilient and optimistic educator
A high level of organisational ability; is flexible and can prioritise and manage multiple demands in a fast-paced environment
High level of communication skills
Highly developed interpersonal skills which enable positive relationships to be built with managers, peers, staff, parents and students
Able to successfully work independently, and collaboratively, as part of a team
A commitment to lifelong learning and continuous improvement.
A position description is available on our website under Careers -
For further information about this role please contact ******
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter addressed to Andrea Sherwood, Director of Learning.
Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted at the conclusion of the school term break.
Applications will only be accepted when submitted through Seek.
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