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Design and Technology Teacher

$ 4,500 - $ 8,500 / month

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Job Description - Design and Technology Teacher

Reporting directly to: Head of Department, Computer Science

Position description: The teacher is responsible for delivering Cambridge IGCSE Design and Technology curriculum at Grade 9 and 10 level. The curriculum offers two compulsory papers - 1. Product design (externally assessed) and 2. Project work (Internally assessed), and optional paper, 5. Graphics design.

Responsibilities:

Teaching:

. Prepare the annual programme of work based on the Cambridge scheme of work provided.

. Prepare the curriculum plan and table of assessments.

. Prepare a selection test to select the students for the course.

. Take account of students’ entry levels and use them to plan lessons.

. Write lesson plans at least 2 weeks in advance and get them approved by the HOD.

. Maintain good discipline by following the school’s discipline policies and procedures.

. Establish a purposeful learning atmosphere during all lessons.

. Prepare appropriate and challenging homework tasks, get them approved by the HOD and upload them on the Firefly learning platform as per school policy.

. Identify suitable resources and activities, get them approved by HOD and publish them on Firefly.

. Identify and work appropriately with ‘special education needs’ students and ‘gifted and talented’ students.

. Conduct remedial classes to support underperforming students.

. Ensure the personal safety of yourself and all students in the lab. Appropriate safety equipment and safety protocols must be observed at all times.

. Never leave students unattended in the lab.

Assessment, Recording and Reporting and General Administration:

. Keep appropriate records of all student’s work.

. Promptly mark and return the work set.

. Provide appropriate and timely feedback to students on their work.

. Prepare question papers, marking scheme and blueprint for tests and examinations as per the requirement of the course and policies and procedures of the school.

. Adhere to school’s marking and moderation policy at all times.

. Write school reports in line with school’s policy.

. Attend parent-teacher conference and keep parents informed about their child’s performance and future targets.

. Report underperforming students to HOD.

. Undertake invigilation/supervision/proxy duties as requested by the school.

. Research, source, order and maintain appropriate resources for the Design and Technology Lab

. Maintain a utilisation register of these resources.

Extracurricular Activities

· Support school activities as requested by the SLT

· Seek out competitions that are design and technology related and enrol and support students for these competitions, supporting them as needed.

· Develop and host competitions, hackathons and other events relevant to the subject.

Pastoral care:

. Monitor students’ social and emotional needs and support them if required as per school’s policy and procedures.

. Seek help from HOD, SLT members to address pastoral care needs of students.

. Endeavour to build up a good relationship with the students, so that they will look to you for support and advice.

. Report issues of concern to HOD/AVP/Principal.

. Maintain an accurate attendance records..

Performance management and professional development:

. Lesson observation conducted regularly and timely feedback provided.

. There is a mid-term and end of year performance appraisal to assess the performance of the teacher.

. The school will support the continuing professional development of the teacher to ensure that the teacher’s expertise is being kept up to date.

. Seek to develop the subject further in the Middle School and IB level.

. Be committed to lifelong learning.