Job Title : Secondary Design and Technology Teacher
Department : Design and Technology
Year Levels : Year 7-13
Line Manager : Head of Design and Technology
Our Purpose at The Alice Smith School
According to the words of our school song: ‘Soon there were two, who were joined by a few’. Alice Smith started a movement with just two people. That single brave act sparked a positive chain reaction. She inspired other families to join her on her journey, creating a nurturing environment for generations of learners and a home away from home for thousands of families.
In that same vein, we keep the Alice Smith spirit alive by building a nurturing community that encourages our students to explore the world with courage, curiosity and compassion.
To build a better world together.
Our purpose is embedded through our three strategic pillars:
Our People
We are a diverse collective of experts and curious minds, working together to push the boundaries of education to lead learning for an ever-changing world.
Our Students
We encourage students to explore different paths with courage and curiosity, in an environment that empowers them to make an impact as their best self.
Our World
We are a supportive, connected community that innovates, explores and learns together.
The Opportunity (Overview of the role)
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Use your experience in international education teaching for example in IB continuum schools, AP or British Curriculum to design meaningful learning experiences for our students
You will build a learning culture that values and celebrates agency to develop the skills required for students to thrive in Design and Technology
Collaborate with other teachers to create collective learning schemes
Work with students to achieve personalised learning journeys
Build a robust learning atmosphere that leads students to feel part of a rigorous but joyful learning community
Inspire trust and confidence among parents and families
Adopt a flexible mindset in terms of what Design and Technology can do for a student’s thinking and problem solving
Adhere to the school's policies and procedures.
Alice Smith Educators are:
Learner-centred
Diverse in experience
Collaborative
Interculturally literate
Open-minded
Promoters of personalised pathways
Sparkers of courage and curiosity
Responsibilities/duties:
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
A collaborative mindset to work with other colleagues to develop and continually deepen student learning
Creativity to your design for learning approach
Confident skills to design innovative learning experiences for our students
As a Design and Technology specialist you will have:
Deep knowledge of, and an infectious passion for, a range of Design and Technology content
Experience teaching Design and Technology through engaging learning experiences
Remarkable entrepreneurial drive, creativity and ability to bring new ideas to fruition
All staff are responsible for ensuring that safeguarding is central to everything we do, adopting a whole-school approach. Please refer to the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy for more information.
Safe Recruitment Practices:
As a school with a diverse collective of experts, we uphold recruitment protocols that adhere to the highest possible international standards. We conduct thorough pre-employment checks on candidate references and verify qualifications. If you require further information regarding the School's 'Pre-Appointment Checks,' please liaise with our People and Culture representative, as the process may vary for individuals of different nationalities.
We prioritise the careful scrutiny of checks as they are essential in ensuring a safe and secure environment for our students. By maintaining stringent recruitment practices, we aim to provide a nurturing and protected learning environment for all our students.
The duties and responsibilities of this post may vary from time to time according to the changing demands of the school. This job description may be reviewed at the reasonable discretion of the Head of School and school leadership in the light of those changing
requirements and in consultation with the post holder.
Benefits
Accommodation
Rental allowance
Flights/Transport
Arrival flights including dependents, flight allowance at the end of two years of contractual service
Dependent Opportunities
Free education fees for up to 2 dependent children
Medical
Medical insurance including dependents
Full access
To career opportunities across the globe
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I cannot stress enough the impact Schrole has had on the overall quality of educators we have recruited. By leveraging its powerful search capabilities, comprehensive candidate profiles, and advanced tools, we have successfully identified exceptional teachers who have had an immeasurable impact on our student's lives. Their passion, dedication, and innovative teaching methodologies have elevated the standard of education at our school and ignited a love for learning among our students.
Daiju Vithayathil
Secondary School Principal
Panyaden International School
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