Food Technology Teacher – Years 7-10 Permanent Full-Time

Radford College is an Anglican co-educational day school, committed to fostering global
citizens by inspiring students from Pre-K to Year 12 to make good choices, self-regulate and
be resilient as the foundations for academic success. The College is located in the suburb of
Bruce, in Canberra.

Food Technology Teacher – Years 7-10
Permanent Full-Time | Commencing Term 1 2026

Our Purpose
Radford College is a generous-spirited learning community that embodies the beliefs and
values of the Christian faith in the Anglican tradition. We develop young people to live
truthfully, practise compassion and seek wisdom in order to serve the common good.
Grounded in our values of Truth, Compassion and Wisdom, all staff work to support the
College in achieving its aims.

The opportunity
We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Food Technology teacher, to fill a
permanent full-time position role, commencing in Term 1, 2026.

Teaching and Learning at Radford College
With a focus on high-quality teaching to improve student learning outcomes, Radford College
is committed to collaborative and reflective practices which enhance professional learning and
growth. As such, we require our teachers to be able to work effectively as part of a high
performing team and to be dedicated to upholding our values of truth, compassion and
wisdom, which form the ethos and foundation of our College community. To support our
teachers in becoming expert teachers, able to make deliberate choices about the strategies
they use in classrooms, there is a strong emphasis on collaboration through an on-site
Teacher Mentor, established Communities of Practice and ongoing coaching and mentoring.

Why choose Radford?
As well as supporting and enabling staff to achieve their potential, Radford College offers:
• A vibrant and rewarding place in which to work
• Guided Professional Learning for teaching staff to maintain professional registration
standards
• Professional Learning financial support for teaching and non-teaching staff
• Salary Continuance Insurance
• Discounted school fees for eligible employees
• Employee wellbeing initiatives – EAP program, access to exercise programs (boot camp
and Pilates) and group fitness classes
• Generous Superannuation after qualifying period
• Salary Sacrificing
• Excellent resources and grounds
• Free onsite parking
• Electric Vehicle charging stations
For further information, please visit the Employment page on our Website

About you
The successful candidate will be an energetic educator who is motivated by thinking differently
about teaching and learning and who is driven by the creation of engaging and dynamic
learning experiences for our students. Candidates must:
• Demonstrated ability to teach Years 7 – 10 Food Technology. The ability to teach
Years 11-12 Hospitality and Years 7-10 Textiles Technology is also desirable.
• Demonstrate a passion for both teaching and pursuing innovative thinking
• Be energetic, enthusiastic and demonstrate a willingness to grow through the sharing of
best practice and professional experience
• Possess excellent communications skills both written and verbal, as well as excellent
time management skills
• Participate in pastoral and co-curricular programs, including student wellbeing
initiatives, school camps and excursions
• Commit to the safeguarding and promotion of student welfare
• Support Radford’s strategic priorities and goals
• Uphold Radford’s Values of Truth, Compassion and Wisdom

Qualifications
• Teaching qualification recognised by the ACT Department of Education
• Maintain registration as a teacher with the Teacher Quality Institute, including WWVP
• Current First Aid Certificate

How to Apply
Details about this position and how to apply can be found on the Employment page on the
College Website . If you have further enquiries
regarding this position, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
Applications close at midnight Sunday, 28 September 2025 and should be addressed to:

The Principal
email: [email protected]

Applicants will be subject to employment screening and will be required to provide a current ACT Working with Vulnerable People card prior to commencing employment