Fixed-term replacement contract

Part-Time – 0.6 FTE (over 3 ½ – 4 days)

27^th Jan to 11^th Dec 2026

We are now inviting applications from suitably experienced High School Tech Studies Teachers to join us for the 2026 school year.

The successful applicant will be a team player with excellent communication skills, not only with young people but also with colleagues and parents. They possess a love of teaching, have a generally positive attitude and outlook, and are able to set boundaries with empathy and respect for students, colleagues, and the parent community.

About the role

The High School Tech Studies Teacher will be responsible for implementing the specialist Tech curriculum across the classes they teach in the high school. Key duties will include teaching woodwork to the various year levels using a variety of tools and machinery, conducting age-appropriate safety inductions, risk management and mitigation, and servicing of relevant tools, machinery, and equipment.

An overview of the Waldorf/Steiner curriculum is required (and will be provided if necessary), so one can see the complete picture and how one’s own subject is integrated into the whole.

Please review the Position Statement before submitting your application.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Suitable qualifications and experience in teaching woodwork and machine tech at a secondary level
• Demonstrated commitment to the pursuit of excellence in teaching young people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children/young people, colleagues, and parents
• Demonstrated experience operating and servicing relevant machinery, tools, and equipment
• Demonstrated ability to develop, document and differentiate curriculum, catering for different learning needs and creating inclusive learning environments
• Demonstrated understanding of work health and safety requirements, risk assessment and management
• A commitment to the principle of ongoing teacher development both professionally and personally
• Ability to set boundaries with empathy and respect for students, colleagues, and the parent community
• An affinity with anthroposophy and overall strong commitment to Steiner Education (desirable)
• Must have full working rights in Australia

Applicants must hold at minimum a Bachelor of Education specialising in Technical Studies (including Woodwork and Metalwork), or have a comparable degree, diploma and /or certificates. They must be eligible for registration with the SA Teachers Registration Board, hold a current Working with Children Check and be willing to provide/obtain RRHAN-EC and Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting certificates.

How to Apply

Your application should include a cover letter that addresses the Key Selection Criteria, a professional resume and contact details of three referees who have worked in a supervisory capacity.

Applications close: Monday, 3 November 2025

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NB: Applications received via the SEEK website cannot be considered.

For questions and enquiries about this position, please contact Ms Antje Guenther (HR) via hr@wws.sa.edu.au or 7232 1604.