Head of Design and Technology Department - August 2025 start

Arcadia School - Dubai is an exciting, forward-thinking international community built on a strong UAE vision where innovation and growth sit at the forefront. The vast expat-community provides vibrancy and inclusivity and thus promise a variety of exciting activities and events beyond the workplace. It is a wonderful place to grow professionally and personally where all citizens are welcomed to immerse themselves within the culture and the community. 

We are looking to appoint an experienced Head of Design Technology Department to join our team in August 2025. The successful candidate will be working alongside other experienced team members to promote the strategic vision of the school and will be capable of teaching across all secondary Key Stages and up to A Level.

Key responsibilities:

Curriculum Development

Create and maintain a progressive, balanced D&T curriculum that aligns with national standards, school goals, and industry advancements.

Departmental Leadership

Inspire and manage a team of teachers, fostering high-quality teaching through collaboration, regular meetings, and shared best practices.

Policy and Planning

Develop departmental policies for teaching, assessment, and health & safety, while contributing to school-wide initiatives.

Quality Teaching and Learning

Monitor and improve teaching standards, ensuring inclusion, differentiation, and effective student progress tracking.

Resource and Operational Management

Manage budgets, update technology and facilities, ensure health & safety compliance, and oversee effective timetabling and staffing.

Staff Development

Support professional growth through mentoring, CPD, and performance reviews, while guiding ECTs and staff toward leadership roles.

Whole-School Contribution

Collaborate with other departments, engage parents and the community, and represent the department at leadership and school events.

Our ideal candidate will have:

● Bachelor’s degree in Education or BA with PGCE as a minimum requirement. 

● Qualified DT Teacher with at least 5 years of experience in delivering the National Curriculum for England to A level students.

● Committed professionals who are dedicated to raising standards in alignment with the

schools vision, mission and values.

● Outstanding practitioners with the ability to deliver innovative lessons built on current

pedagogical thinking and forward-thing initiatives.

● Teachers with a natural desire to learn, contribute to and participate in the schools

Professional Learning Community.

● Skilled at using digital tools to ensure that learning is enriched and relevant so as to

complement the schools ‘Apple Distinguished School’ status.

● A professional who works collaboratively both within the immediate team and across the

wider school community.

We Offer:

● A unique and inspiring work environment comprising state of the art resources and facilities.

● A robust leadership structure which ensures all colleagues are well supported.

● A well-crafted Professional Learning Community which ensures constant growth for

individual colleagues and the school as a whole.

● An inclusive community who values and welcomes the contributions of all stakeholders.

● 2 years renewable contract

● Competitive tax-free salary

● Visa and Emirates ID costs covered

● Furnished, modern and spacious (single or family) accommodation

● Medical Insurance

● Annual flight allowance

● Tuition Fee Concession for dependent children

Initial long list interviews will be conducted via Zoom. Candidates who successfully reach the short-list will be asked to complete a task relevant to the role with a full interview with key leaders. Where possible, this will be in-person.

Should you be interested in applying for this role please complete the online Application Form and submit your Cover Letter and CV as supporting documents.

Arcadia Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced background checks according to our safer recruitment policy available on the school's website.

To know more about the school please visit our website https://arcadia.sch.ae