Design & Tech Educator—Creative Product Design & Innovation

Aldar Education; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Job summary

Aldar Education invites applications for a Design and Technology Teacher at Yas American Academy in Abu Dhabi. The role involves delivering creative, practical lessons that build students' design thinking and technical skills, while maintaining high safety and curriculum standards.

Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, PGCE or teaching qualification, and at least two years in an international school setting. August 2026 start and a full-time contract are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design Technology, Engineering, Product Design or related field and a PGCE or recognised teaching qualification.
• Minimum two years of international-school teaching experience.
• Strong knowledge of design processes and project-based learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Design and Technology lessons.
• Ensure teaching aligns with curriculum and learning objectives.
• Develop students' design thinking and technical problem-solving skills.
• Differentiate instruction for diverse learners.
• Assess progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain safe, well-organised workshops and facilities.
• Collaborate with colleagues on cross-curricular initiatives.
• Support English language learners and pupils with identified needs.

Skills

Design Technology

Product design

Design thinking

Technical education

Practical projects

Curriculum planning

Creative problem solving

Differentiated instruction

Project assessment

Digital learning

Classroom management

Workshop safety

SEN support

EL learner support

Gifted education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design Technology, Engineering, Product Design or related

PGCE or teaching qualification

Tools

Job description

Aldar Education invites applications for a Design and Technology Teacher at Yas American Academy in Abu Dhabi. The role involves delivering creative, practical lessons that build students' design thinking and technical skills, while maintaining high safety and curriculum standards.

Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, PGCE or teaching qualification, and at least two years in an international school setting. August 2026 start and a full-time contract are offered.