Home Economics / Textiles Teacher

Salary Range: $86,000 - $128,000 + superannuation Location: Melbourne North-West Employment Type: Part Time / Full Time, Fixed Term & Ongoing Opportunities

Opening Summary

Tradewind Australia is proud to partner with a growing independent school in Melbourne's North-West to recruit passionate and experienced Home Economics / Textiles Teachers for 2027.

The school is seeking teachers with strong practical experience across Home Economics, Food Technology and/or Textiles , with opportunities available across both part-time fixed-term and ongoing employment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic practical-subject educator to join a supportive school community, contribute to engaging hands-on learning experiences and make a genuine impact on student learning.

About the School The school is a growing, co-educational independent school offering education from Foundation through to Year 12.

The College provides a supportive and collaborative learning environment, with a strong focus on student development, wellbeing and preparing young people for their future pathways.

Teachers are supported through professional development opportunities and a collaborative staff culture, with the school continuing to grow and develop its programs across both the primary and secondary years.

About the Role

These positions will provide an opportunity to teach Home Economics, Food Technology and/or Textiles across the secondary years, with the exact teaching allocation dependent on the successful candidate's experience and capabilities.

The school is particularly interested in teachers who can bring strong practical classroom experience to their programs. Candidates who can confidently deliver engaging, hands-on Food Technology and Home Economics learning experiences are encouraged to apply.

Opportunities include

- 0.6 FTE, 12-month fixed-term Home Economics / Textiles position
- 0.8 FTE, ongoing Home Economics / Textiles / Junior Humanities position

The school is open to considering teachers with different combinations of Home Economics,



Food Technology and Textiles experience, provided they can demonstrate strong practical capability and a genuine passion for these subject areas.

Benefits

- Opportunity to join a growing independent school in Melbourne's North-West
- Part time and ongoing opportunities available, providing flexibility around employment preferences
- Supportive and collaborative staff environment
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Diverse and multicultural student community
- Smaller student cohorts supporting strong teacher-student relationships
- Growing school with opportunities to contribute to the development of learning programs
- Competitive salary range of $86,000 - $128,000 + superannuation

Key Responsibilities

- Plan, prepare and deliver engaging Home Economics, Food Technology and/or Textiles lessons
- Provide practical, hands-on learning experiences that develop students' knowledge and skills
- Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and creativity
- Assess student learning and provide timely, constructive feedback
- Contribute to curriculum planning and the ongoing development of practical-subject programs
- Collaborate with colleagues to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement
- Maintain a safe, well-organised and appropriately managed practical learning environment

You will have

- Tertiary qualifications in Education and/or a relevant subject area
- Current or pending Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration
- Demonstrated experience teaching Home Economics, Food Technology and/or Textiles
- Strong practical experience and confidence delivering hands-on learning programs




- Strong classroom management and student engagement skills
- A genuine passion for practical education and developing students' skills and confidence
- The ability to work collaboratively within a supportive school environment
- A commitment to maintaining high standards of child safety and student wellbeing
- The ability to work comfortably within an independent school environment with a values-based educational approach

About Tradewind Australia Tradewind Australia is a multi-award-winning education recruitment agency, recognised nationally for exceptional candidate experience. We are the preferred supplier for many schools across Melbourne and Sydney. We specialise in supporting teachers throughout every stage of their career.

We focus on long-term relationships and high-quality career outcomes.

- Personalised support throughout the recruitment process
- Access to relevant, detailed insights about school culture and expectations
- Free resume, KSC and interview preparation assistance
- Professional development from experienced Principal Mentor
- Strong industry reputation and extensive school partnerships

Tradewind Australia is dedicated to helping teachers secure rewarding, meaningful roles in education.

How to Apply

Click "Apply" to submit your application.

For more information about this position, contact Sam Greenfield from the Education Permanent Team on (03) 9110 0091 .

Commitment to Child Safety, Inclusion and to be an equal opportunities employer

Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and vulnerable people. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

All successful applicants will undergo reference checks, identity verification and Working with Children Check and further compliance requests pending the organisation's requirements.

📌 Home Economics & Food Technology Teacher - Melbourne North-West
🏢 Tradewind Australia
📍 Melbourne