Secondary Design and Technology Teacher (Maternity Leave position)
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
Design & Technology
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
6 November 2026
Posted 13 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
1-12
School staff (FTE)
48.9
27.4 teaching · 21.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
9.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
265
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
34%
Girls vs boys
159 girls · 106 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
An exciting job opportunity with Australia’s premier performance-centred school
The McDonald College is an independent, non-denominational, co-educational K – 12 day and boarding school located in North Strathfield.
We specialise in performing arts and elite tennis, with an equal focus on academic rigour. Performance streams include Acting, Classical Ballet, Dance, Music, Musical Theatre, Technical Production and Elite Tennis.
There is a real sense of community at The McDonald College. We are a small and dedicated team. Students are at the heart of everything we do. We share in their passion for performance – whether that’s on-stage, on a court or in the classroom.
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Secondary Design and Technology Teacher (Maternity Leave position)
Full Time (Terms 1, 2 and 3) and approx. 0.5FTE (Term 4)
Reporting to: Head of Visual Arts and TAS
Start date: Term 1 2027
Applications close at 4 pm on Friday, 6 November 2026
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An exciting opportunity exists for a NESA qualified Teacher of Design and Technology from Year 7 – 12 with passion and commitment creating an effective and challenging learning environment with high expectations of students.
We are looking for an experienced educator to join our dynamic and caring team.
The successful candidate will be a passionate and dedicated educator with the capacity to teach Design and Technology across Stages 4-6 and, where required, Stage 4 Visual Arts. They will inspire student engagement and support strong academic achievement for students in Years 7-12.
Applications close at 4 pm on Friday 6 November 2026.
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