MYP Design Teacher

ROLE SUMMARY:

Sotogrande International School is seeking an exceptional MYP Design Teacher who can bring additional skills diverse department. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for experiential learning and a commitment collaborative teaching. We are dedicated to enhancing our students' educational experience through innovative curriculum design and a comprehensive extracurricular program.

Sotogrande International School is a leading educational institution dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment. With a commitment to academic excellence and holistic development, we strive to empower students to become confident, compassionate, and globally-minded individuals.

In addition to your interest in this role, you might also be interested in our annual in-person global career event, taking place in London on Saturday 18th January 2025. This school and up to 35 other schools from across the UK and international Inspired Education network will be attending and looking to speak to people seeking a new teaching role from August 2025. For more information and to register your interest in the event, please click here: https://jobs.inspirededu.com/job-invite/3761

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Curriculum Development: Design and implement engaging and innovative lessons in Product Design, Game Design, STEM Design, and/or Computer Science, aligned with the MYP framework. There is plenty of scope for creativity and the department is keen to enhance the skill sets students in Design.
• Collaborative Learning: Foster an environment that encourages student participation and tea
• Extracurricular Involvement: Actively participate in and contribute to the school's extracurricural programs to enhance students' design skills and interests.
• Technology Integration: Utilize the available digital tools including Mac-based software, Workspace, Adobe CC Suite, Arduino, Swift Programming, Tinkercad and Fusion 360 to enhance t learning experience.
• Student Engagement: Inspire and motivate students through creative and hands-on project encouraging them to explore and develop their design skills.
• Assessment and Feedback: Provide constructive formative feedback to students and sum assessments that reflect their understanding and application of the MYP Design cycle
• Professional Development: Engage in continuous professional development to stay current with educational trends in design and technology

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A degree in Design, Technology, Education, or a related field
• Proven experience teaching Design subjects, preferably within an international or MYP contex
• Strong understanding of the MYP Design cycle and child-centered teaching methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skill ○ Ability to work collaboratively within a team and contribute to a positive school cult
• Proficiency in using design-related software and technology
• A genuine passion for design education and a commitment to fostering creativity in students
• Enthusiastic about experiential learning and innovative teaching practices 
• Open-minded and adaptable to new ideas and approaches in teaching and learning.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.