Design & Technology Teacher

Worldteachers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking an outstanding Teacher of Design and Technology for the 2026–2027 academic year. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree with PGCE, at least 2 years of international school experience, and a strong commitment to fostering a positive learning environment. Responsibilities include planning and delivering engaging lessons, managing classroom behavior, and supporting a diverse student population. Join us to contribute to shaping the future of our students in a state-of-the-art campus environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Must have a passion for teaching and a commitment to students' well-being.
• Experience in managing a classroom effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging lessons that motivate students.
• Plan lessons to meet individual learning needs.
• Manage classroom behavior and maintain a positive environment.

Skills

Experience in international school

EAL experience

Strong interpersonal skills

Passion for teaching

Ability to motivate students

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related subject with PGCE

Job description

We are seeking an outstanding Teacher of Design and Technology to join Muna British Academy in Abu Dhabi, commencing in the 2026–2027 academic year.

Since our establishment in 2009, we have built and maintained a strong reputation for excellence, consistently achieving an “Outstanding”ADEK rating since 2015. In August 2025, Muna British Academy relocated to a state‑of‑the‑art campus in the prestigious Saadiyat Lagoons community. This move has enabled us to expand our provision—now welcoming students from FS1 to Year 7, with plans to extend to Year 13 in the near future—within an inspiring environment that supports our mission of delivering exceptional education.

Our new campus features world‑class facilities designed to foster academic excellence, creativity, and personal growth. This relocation marks the next exciting chapter in our journey and provides an unparalleled opportunity for our community to grow and thrive in a premier educational setting.

As we continue to expand our secondary year groups in the upcoming academic year, this represents a fantastic opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and play a key role in shaping the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading educational group.

Successful candidates will be closely aligned with our Perg values and ethos and will demonstrate a genuine understanding and appreciation of the culture and values of the region.

Responsibilities

Teaching and learning:

• Demonstrating a clear understanding of the Curriculum for effective implementation to match learning outcomes.
• Teaching using appropriate syllabus, materials, and schemes of work to develop students’ skills in science specialisms.
• Organizing the classroom provision and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Planning, preparing, and presenting sessions that cater to the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
• To plan lessons and sequences of lessons consistently and effectively, in the long, medium and short‑term, to meet pupils’ individual learning needs.
• Creating a climate for learning that is conducive to delivering outstanding practice.
• Motivating students by delivering enjoyable and creative lessons that both challenges pupils and promotes critical thinking.
• Identifying clear teaching and learning objectives and ensuring student achievement against these.
• Being reflective of the classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, and adjusting environment, planning and curriculum to reflect this.
• Supporting SEN (POD), EAL and G&T students and ensuring that their needs are met through differentiation.
• Facilitating Hybrid / Distance Learning / Face to Face lessons.

Behaviour management and duties:

• Follow the school’s established policies and procedures, e.g., behaviour, code of conduct and child safeguarding policy.
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students’ needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively, when necessary, within the school’s established policies.
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values, and behaviour, which are expected of pupils.
• Have high expectations of good conduct, promoting self‑control and independence of all learners.
• To ensure a safe and secure environment that allows for appropriate social, emotional, and academic growth for all students.
• Carry out duties as directed and within the school’s established policies.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in a related subject with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.

Minimum Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience working in a similar role.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Mandatory experience working in an international school.
• Experience working with students whose English is not their first language (EAL)ljed.
• To be approachable, professional, calm and knowledgeable.
• To be able to deal professionally with a range of stakeholders.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating and nurturingervers.
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well‑being of children.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra‑curricular activities.
• A positive and solution‑focused attitude to working life.
• Warmth, empathy, credibility, self‑belief, integrity, drive and child‑centered.
• To be able to prioritise workload and multitask.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with parents in a diverse multi‑cultural environment.