Learning Area Leader (POR2) - Design Technologies

Mercedes College · Springfield, SA

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

Design & Technology

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

12 October 2026

16 days remaining

Posted 25 Sep 2026

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About Mercedes College

School type

Co-educational

Year range

R-12

School staff (FTE)

148.4

92.9 teaching · 55.5 non-teaching

Students per teacher

12:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

1,111

Language other than English

16%

Girls vs boys

510 girls · 601 boys

46%
54%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

Are you passionate about design, innovation and Industry 4.0, and excited by the opportunity to inspire the next generation of creators, problem-solvers and future-ready learners?

Mercedes College is seeking an outstanding Learning Area Leader – Design Technologies (POR2) educator to join our highly regarded Design and Technologies program.

Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers, current and aspiring leaders, with the opportunity for Learning Area Leadership responsibilities for the right candidate.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to an established and successful program that encourages students to think creatively, solve complex problems and engage with emerging technologies. Design and Technologies at Mercedes College is a broad and interdisciplinary learning area that draws on the Australian Curriculum, International Baccalaureate and SACE frameworks, developing students' capacity to inquire, design, create, test and evaluate solutions to authentic real-world challenges.

Working across Design, Digital Technologies and Advanced Manufacturing, you will help shape authentic learning experiences that connect classroom learning with contemporary industry practice and future workforce pathways.

  • Full-time teaching opportunity
  • Leadership potential (Learning Area Leader | POR2 | Tenured)
  • Join a highly regarded Design and Technologies program
  • Teach across Design, Digital Technologies and Advanced Manufacturing

About Us

Mercedes College is a Catholic co-educational Reception to Year 12 International Baccalaureate World School in the Mercy tradition, located in Sp…

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