UWCSEA Dover has a vacancy for August 2025 for a Teacher of High School and Middle School Design Technology.
The successful candidate must be experienced and passionate about teaching Design and Technology. The role will include teaching both High School and Middle School aged students in curriculum areas such as Product Design, Food Technology, Electronics and Digital Design. At UWCSEA we offer our own bespoke Design Technology and Food Technology courses in Middle School and in Grades 9 and 10. We offer the IB Diploma, Design Technology courses at Higher and Standard Level, in Grades 11 and 12.
The Design Technology Department is composed of a team of enthusiastic and dynamic teachers who work in a very well resourced environment for learning. Teaching takes place in dedicated and well resourced Design Technology classrooms and is supported by skilled technicians.
Main Responsibilities
- Teachers should be willing to contribute positively to the collaborative culture of the Design Technology department and broader Middle and High School teams.
- Teachers should construct learning experiences that challenge and inspire students, support the diversity of learners in each classroom and demonstrate a strong commitment to concept-based teaching and learning.
- Teachers should ensure assessments support ongoing learning and provide timely, relevant, and appropriate feedback to students on formative and summative assessments.
- Teachers should demonstrate effective classroom management that shows an understanding of the academic, social, and emotional dimensions of learning.
- Teachers should keep parents informed about the learning of their children, and be proactive in communication with parents.
Expectations and Standards
- Follow the UWCSEA Professional Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
- Teach in line with the UWCSEA Teacher Standards
Person Specifications
- A good degree in Design and Technology or a closely related discipline and a recognized teaching qualification or certification are expected.
- Previous experience of teaching Design and Technology in the 11-18 age range is required.
- Teachers should be willing and eager to participate in the five key elements of a UWCSEA education: Academics; Activities; Outdoor Education; Personal and Social Education, and Service.
- Academic expectations include enthusiastic participation in Professional Learning.
- Pastoral expectations include the leadership of a Mentor group.
- On average the College expects a yearly contribution of two sessions per week in each season to Activities and/or Service.
- The College expects that teachers will participate enthusiastically in the curricular Outdoor Education experiences which are relevant to their students and will also occasionally volunteer for holiday Outdoor Education trips.
- A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential alongside a willingness to adapt and develop pedagogy to meet the needs of our learners.
Applications
The UWC Mission is to make education a force to unite people, nations and culture for peace and a sustainable future. We are committed to creating a community in which all members feel safe and secure, and know that their authentic selves and individual differences are accepted with respect and care. At UWCSEA, we acknowledge that diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) is an ongoing and evolving process and strive to create and sustain a sense of belonging for all members of our community, past, present and future. All qualified applicants, including those who identify as a part of marginalized group(s) and individuals with (dis)abilities are all encouraged to apply. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to interview, satisfactory references, identity and criminal record checks.
