Art and Design Technology Teacher - Secondary

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 156,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Royal Dubai School in Dubai is seeking an experienced Art and Design Technology Teacher for the secondary phase to strengthen creativity, design thinking, and practical problem-solving within a growing British curriculum school. The role combines classroom delivery with curriculum development and resource planning, with enrichment opportunities as the school expands toward Year 13.

The ideal candidate will contribute to broader creative education, support curriculum continuity from Primary

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with certification appropriate for primary or secondary education.
• Experience teaching Art and Design Technology.
• Ability to teach primarily in the Secondary phase with flexibility for Primary work.
• Strong practical design processes and creative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Art and Design Technology lessons across relevant year groups.
• Develop students' creativity, visual literacy and confidence in communicating ideas.
• Teach structured design processes from research to prototyping and refinement.
• Build practical competence in using materials, tools and equipment.
• Develop students' technical understanding alongside artistic and design capability.
• Differentiate activities to match student ability and readiness.
• Provide feedback on creative development, technical execution and design decisions.

Skills

Art Education

Design Technology

Secondary Art

Secondary Design Technology

British curriculum

Visual literacy

Design thinking

Creative problem-solving

Technical drawing

Education

Teaching qualification (primary or secondary)

Job description

Job Snapshot Role: Art and Design Technology Teacher - Secondary Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Primary-Secondary Education Function: Classroom Teaching Experience: Relevant Art and Design Technology teaching experience Job Type: Full-time

Art and Design Technology Teacher - Secondary in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Primary-Secondary Education opportunity at GEMS Royal Dubai School for a creative educator who can strengthen Art and Design Technology across a growing British curriculum school. The school is hiring a specialist to develop students ' creativity, design thinking, technical competence and practical problem-solving while contributing primarily to Secondary teaching with flexibility to support specialist Primary provision.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Primary-Secondary Education Function: Classroom Teaching Salary: 14000-20000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Art and Design Technology Teacher will combine creative practice with structured design methodology, enabling students to move confidently from investigation and concept development through making, testing, evaluation and refinement. The role requires an educator who can balance artistic expression with technical understanding while maintaining safe and well-organised studio and workshop environments. As GEMS Royal Dubai School expands its secondary phase towards Year 13, the postholder will help strengthen curriculum continuity from Primary into Secondary and contribute to future examination and post-16 pathways. The position therefore combines classroom delivery with curriculum development, practical resource planning and wider creative enrichment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Art and Design Technology lessons across relevant year groups.
• Develop students ' creativity, visual literacy and confidence in communicating ideas.
• Teach structured design processes from research and ideation through prototyping, testing and refinement.
• Build practical competence in using materials, tools, equipment and creative processes.
• Develop students ' technical understanding alongside artistic and design capability.
• Teach drawing, visual communication and appropriate presentation techniques.
• Introduce a broad range of media, materials and production methods.
• Integrate relevant digital technologies into creative and design projects where appropriate.
• Encourage students to solve practical problems through iterative design thinking.
• Develop critical analysis by teaching students to evaluate their own work and the work of others.
• Set high expectations for creativity, technical precision, participation and achievement.
• Maintain safe, inclusive and purposeful studio and workshop learning environments.
• Differentiate practical and theoretical activities according to student ability and readiness.
• Provide targeted support for learners requiring additional guidance.
• Extend high-performing students through greater technical and creative challenge.
• Use assessment evidence to monitor progress and adapt future teaching.
• Provide meaningful feedback on creative development, technical execution and design decisions.
• Contribute to coherent Art and Design Technology curriculum planning from Primary into Secondary.
• Develop schemes of work, project briefs, resources and assessment materials.
• Participate in moderation and quality assurance processes.
• Support preparation for future examination-level Art and Design Technology pathways.
• Contribute to longer-term planning for post-16 creative and technical education.
• Organise and maintain materials, equipment and practical learning resources.
• Conduct appropriate risk assessments for workshop, studio and practical activities.
• Ensure tools and equipment are used safely and responsibly.
• Support displays, showcases and exhibitions of student work.
• Contribute to creative clubs, competitions and extracurricular programmes.
• Develop enterprise, community and cross-curricular projects where appropriate.
• Build effective working relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
• Participate in pastoral responsibilities and wider school activities.
• Engage fully with professional learning, coaching, appraisal and quality assurance.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and student welfare procedures.

Ideal Profile

• Recognised teaching qualification appropriate for Primary or Secondary education.
• Strong academic or professional background in Art, Design Technology or a related creative discipline.
• Relevant experience teaching Art and Design Technology.
• Ability to teach primarily within the Secondary phase.
• Flexibility to provide specialist teaching within Primary when required.
• Strong understanding of practical design processes and creative problem-solving.
• Experience teaching with a range of materials, media, tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of safe workshop and studio practice.
• Ability to integrate appropriate digital technologies into creative learning.
• Experience contributing to curriculum development and practical resource planning.
• Understanding of assessment in creative and technical subjects.
• Knowledge of future examination and post-16 pathways is advantageous.
• Strong classroom and practical-space management capability.
• Ability to inspire students with different levels of creative confidence and technical experience.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Collaborative approach to cross-curricular and whole-school initiatives.
• Reflective and solution-focused approach to professional development.
• Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Skills Set

• Art Education
• Design Technology
• Secondary Art
• Secondary Design Technology
• Primary specialist teaching
• British curriculum
• Visual literacy
• Design thinking
• Creative problem-solving
• Technical drawing
• Drawing and illustration
• Practical design
• Prototyping
• Product development
• Materials and processes
• Workshop practice
• Studio practice
• Digital design
• Creative technologies
• Testing and evaluation
• Iterative design
• Critical evaluation
• Curriculum development
• Scheme of work development
• Assessment design
• Assessment moderation
• Practical resource management
• Risk assessment
• Health and safety
• Exhibition planning

Why Join Us

GEMS Royal Dubai School offers Art and Design Technology teachers the opportunity to contribute to creative education during a period of substantial school expansion. The opening of a purpose-built secondary campus and planned annual growth through Year 13 provide scope to strengthen curriculum progression, establish future examination pathways and influence how creative and technical learning develops across the school. The role also offers variety through a combination of Secondary teaching, potential Primary specialist work, exhibitions, enrichment and interdisciplinary projects. Within the wider GEMS Education network, the successful teacher can access continued professional development while contributing to an ambitious and internationally diverse school community.

About the Company

GEMS Education operates GEMS Royal Dubai School as a premium British curriculum school in Dubai serving students from FS1 through an expanding secondary phase. With more than 870 students from over 48 nationalities, the school is developing across two campuses and plans progressive growth through Year 13.