Learning Area Leader (POR2) - Design Technologies
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Design & Technology
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
12 October 2026
Posted 25 Sep 2026
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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
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
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…