ICT and Design Teacher (MYP)
The Island Private School
Cyprus
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- March 2025 /August 2025 (both options are available)
- Apply by:
- 2 February 2025
Job overview
We are looking for an innovative and passionate educator to join our team as an ICT and Design Teacher.
This position is responsible for delivering engaging, inquiry-based instruction in the Middle Years Programme (MYP) frameworks. The ideal candidate will inspire students to develop critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills through the integration of technology, design principles, and real-world applications.
As an ICT and Design Teacher, you will:
- Deliver engaging lessons aligned with the MYP framework, fostering creativity and problem-solving.
- Mentor students in design projects and computational thinking, promoting ethical and sustainable solutions.
- Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary approaches and contribute to exciting extracurricular activities like coding clubs or design competitions.
- If you're passionate about technology, education, and empowering students to excel, we’d love to hear from you!
What We’re Looking For:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Design, Technology Education, or a related field (required by the Cyprus Ministry of Education).
- A relevant Master’s degree and teacher qualification is an advantage.
- Relevant teaching experience 5+ years within the subject area(s), preferably in an IB school (MYP and/or DP) will be highly appreciated.
- A proven track record of outstanding student outcomes and academic success.
- Expertise in curriculum development, assessment, proven ability to plan and deliver innovative inquiry-based lessons that engage students.
- A strong commitment to creating a dynamic and inclusive classroom environment that encourages curiosity and collaboration and address diverse learning needs.
- The ability to integrate real-world problem-solving and interdisciplinary approaches into lessons, making learning engaging and impactful.
- Familiarity with the IB framework and its principles of inquiry-based, student-centered learning is an advantage.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to mentor students and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
- Fluent English Language (C1-C2).
Recruitment process:
- Panel interview including Head of school, Deputy Head and Employee Success Manager (30-45 minutes).
- Online trial lesson (60 minutes).
- Final interview with the Founder and CEO (20 minutes).
Attached documents
About The Island Private School
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- The Island Private School
- Vangeriotissas 95A, Palodia Village, Limassol
- Limassol
- 4549
- Cyprus
The Island Private School is a polysystemic educational hub that offers 3 programmes (International Baccalaureate, Waldorf & Montessori) under one roof. We follow a holistic approach, offering a full-day learning environment (08:00-18:00) for international students of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Starting from Pre-Primary, the educational journey at our school supports students on their learning path, tailoring education to individual needs, aspirations and connecting it to real-life experiences and up-to-date practices.
We are committed to providing high-quality, challenging, international education that fosters critical thinking, global perspectives, and holistic development of students.
We are proud to be the first and only one fully accredited IB World School for the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) in Cyprus. Also we are the only school in Cyprus offering Waldorf Programme.
Our school strives to offer the most progressive educational programmes to our students. At the moment we are preparing to bring an IB Career-Related Programme (CP) candidate. This prestigious programme offers Year 11-12 students the chance to develop career-focused skills and prepare for their future.
Our Mission
We make a wholesome impact on the world by seeking to inspire a love of lifelong learning in every child and the whole community, enabling them to develop their unique capacities. We prepare our students to be confident, competent, capable and responsible global citizens, who understand, respect and celebrate diversity.
Our Values
LOVE - Love is the foundation of everything. We love and nurture people. Compassion and kindness come out of love. We love our school, our place, we feel connected to it. We put love into what we do.
RESPECT - We respect each other's values, property, work. We respect different cultures, religions. We act respectfully to the environment.
POSITIVITY - We embrace a positive mindset and joy. We bring playfulness and fun to our work. We tackle and embrace challenges in a positive way. We celebrate our own and each others’ achievements.
COLLABORATION - We encourage participation and teamwork. We collaborate as a school team, parents and students. We learn with, and from each other.
INTEGRITY - We are true to ourselves. We value honesty and strong moral principles. We are transparent in what we do.
LIFELONG LEARNING - We promote curiosity, eager to learn new things throughout our whole lives. We model lifelong learning through continuous personal and professional development. We reflect upon our experiences in order to improve.
RESPONSIBILITY - We act with the sense of ownership - it is our school, we feel at home. We take responsibility for our actions or inaction and the impact they have on ourselves and others.
SAFETY - We behave in a way that promotes physical and psychological safety. Everyone’s health and wellbeing is a priority at our school. Our school is a safe place where everyone is encouraged to take reasonable risks and embrace challenges along the learning path.
Our Campus
Currently we are operating in a temporary campus, opened in September 2022 which includes 3 areas: Pre-Primary, Primary and Secondary School as well as outdoor sport courts, playgrounds, canteen, 2 art studios, 2 music rooms and 2 libraries.
Future Campus
Drawing inspiration from renowned educational projects worldwide and working in collaboration with one of the leading architectural bureaus, we are about to shape the future of our school. Among other features, the permanent campus will include 5 laboratories, 2 art studios, swimming pool, sports base for both indoor and outdoor activities and much more.
By 2026, we aim to bring our vision to life and establish a vibrant educational environment for global citizens. This inclusive space will cater to the needs of our students, parents, teachers and international specialists, fostering mutual support and collaboration.
Together, we will create an inspiring setting for learning, innovation, and personal development.
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