About the role

Are you an inspiring, innovative and culturally responsive teacher of Design and Technologies? Take your teaching career online and join us as we enhance access and create a brighter future for students across Western Australia!

The School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE) is seeking to establish a pool of Design and Technologies teachers for permanent and fixed-term, full‑time and part‑time vacancies that may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

SIDE is currently delivering an exciting program of Design and Technology woodwork and technologies to remote and regional schools using digital web‑conferencing technology. Students participate in lessons in the workshop at their school with the support of trained, locally based supervisors and interact with the SIDE teacher via a video link.

With high demand for our courses, we are expanding our team of Design & Technology teachers to deliver the courses to additional schools. For this innovative role, we are seeking teachers with excellent pedagogy and classroom practice and a desire to contribute to improving outcomes for students in regional and remote Western Australia.

You will ideally have strong communication skills, combined with a desire to learn or build on your capacity to deliver online lessons. This role may involve travel around Western Australia for student contact and workshop safety and maintenance purposes. It may also involve travel to regional and remote locations and overnight stays. A degree of flexibility and the ability to effectively plan and prioritise to balance the requirements of the role will be highly regarded. A Western Australian driver’s licence may be required.

Suitable applicants should have experience in delivering engaging Design and Technology courses in the Woodwork and Automotive contexts. Experience or a willingness to develop skills in teaching Electronics, Jewellery and Leather skills would be desirable.



A high level of Information and Computer Technology (ICT) literacy is also highly regarded for this role. The ability to troubleshoot and maintain workshop equipment is highly desirable.

The suitable applicants should have a strong understanding and extended experience of workplace safety in a workshop context, with the demonstrated ability to conduct risk assessments and set up a workshop to meet stringent Work Health and Safety standards. A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment will be well regarded. The ability to work as a dynamic team member is also highly regarded. The evolving nature of the program requires cohesion and collaboration with team members and flexibility in teaching approaches to ensure ongoing program growth and success for students.

About the school

School Of Isolated and Distance Learning (SIDE) is a cutting‑edge online school that provides a high level of education to children who need additional flexibility. We play a critical role within the Western Australian education system, supporting system needs and priorities.

Our vision is to enhance and expand learning opportunities for Western Australian students, regardless of their circumstances, through high quality, inclusive and culturally responsive educational programs in a blended learning environment, guided by our values of Connection, Courage, Equity, Creativity and Compassion.

As a teacher with SIDE, you will have the opportunity to reach out and make a difference to students throughout Western Australia, delivering high‑quality online and blended education programs to suit the varying contexts and needs of our students.

As a recognised leader in blended education in Australia,



SIDE models exemplary practice in the use of both synchronous (Webex) and asynchronous (Moodle) platforms of instruction. SIDE has a dedicated training and support program for staff who join our school. Our practice is both contemporary and constantly evolving, making SIDE an exciting and energetic place to work.

Teachers at SIDE may participate in our regional travel program to meet the needs of students and partner schools. Visits are planned in negotiation with staff, and at times may include short‑term stays in regional and remote locations.

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.

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 2021-2025 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.
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start;
- 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.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website .

Application details

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH1069916

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 12 November 2026

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📌 Teacher - Design and Technology (Adelaide)
🏢 Department Of Education
📍 Adelaide