2x Upper School MYP Design Teacher

Brief description:

ISL is a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme and introduced design as a mainstream subject in the Middle School in 2024.

We are seeking two Design teachers to play a large role in extending the curriculum to a full MYP Design programme over the next three years.

We are committed to an integrated Product and Digital Design approach and it is essential that any applicant for this position holds expertise in both traditional methods of manufacture, CAD / CAM and coding. The ability to contribute to our Design Technology or Computer Science IB Diploma Programme courses is an advantage but not essential.

As the programme is a developing one, a firm commitment to collaborative working practices is essential, as are high levels of organisation and communication.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Design teacher keen to build new programmes in a well-funded school committed to continuous development. A chance to exercise innovative thinking with a future-focused orientation, this opportunity will suit someone with clear ideas for how Design can create opportunities for engaged and inspirational teaching and learning.

We are keen to attract applicants from diverse backgrounds, particularly those whose nationality, identity, gender or race is currently under-represented in international education.

ISL is committed to safeguarding and prioritising the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Profile: (training, experience, skills and aptitudes necessary to do the job)

●  At least two years of teaching experience in an international school;

●  Current teaching certificate or equivalent required;

●  Proven expertise and experience in developing and delivering curriculum in both Digital and Product Design, preferably within an MYP framework;

●  Demonstrated expertise in both traditional methods of manufacture, CAD / CAM and coding

●  Demonstrated knowledge and experience in successfully teaching product design, physical computing, programming and robotics (types of skills needed: Arduino microcontrollers, Python, P5 and/or Java);

●  Knowledge and experience in teaching product design courses to incorporate woodwork, metalwork, electronics, plastics and textiles is an advantage;

●  Recent successful experience teaching using inquiry and problem-based learning methodologies;

●  Proven knowledge and experience to help students think procedurally, logically, concurrently, abstractly and recursively;

●  Demonstrated enthusiasm to participate in the advisory programmes and direct contributions to student social and emotional wellbeing;

●  Particular strengths in working with technology and technology-supported learning;

●  Able to challenge all students to achieve success, appropriate to their needs;

●  Experienced in working in a collaborative teaching situation;

●  Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required (MA strongly preferred);

●  Proficient level of English (near native level / C2 level)

●  Demonstrated understanding of recent developments in pedagogical best practice;

●  Understanding of and experience with teaching students who are English Language Learners.

Recruitment timeline:           

• If you are shortlisted, you will receive a notification email to book your interview.
• If you have not been contacted after the deadline, your application is potentially unsuccessful but, in any case, you will receive an official answer.