Design Technology Teacher - British Curriculum

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully furnished accommodation

Free schooling

Private medical insurance

Annual airfare

End-of-service gratuity

GEMS Rewards

Job summary

GEMS Wellington Academy, Al Khail in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is seeking an experienced Design Technology Teacher to join the British curriculum team from January 2027. The role blends workshop-based learning with theory, requiring strong knowledge of design processes, CAD, materials, and health and safety.

You will plan and deliver lessons aligned with England's National Curriculum, assess portfolios, support GCSE/A‑Level readiness, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to exhibitions

Qualifications

• Experience teaching National Curriculum of England.
• Strong knowledge of practical and theoretical elements of Design Technology.
• Commitment to evidence-informed teaching and safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality Design Technology lessons aligned with the National Curriculum of England.
• Teach students to investigate design problems, generate ideas, develop specifications, and produce practical solutions.
• Develop students' understanding of materials, processes, manufacturing methods, and product design principles.
• Guide students in selecting appropriate tools, equipment, and techniques for practical projects.
• Demonstrate safe workshop procedures and ensure health and safety expectations are followed.
• Apply evidence-informed teaching strategies to improve knowledge retention and application.
• Support students in producing design documentation, annotated concepts, and technical drawings.
• Integrate CAD and digital design where appropriate to curriculum requirements.
• Assess design portfolios and practical work against curriculum criteria.
• Prepare learners for GCSE/A-Level or other relevant assessments.

Skills

Design Technology teaching

British curriculum

National Curriculum of England

Product design

Design thinking

Materials technology

Workshop safety

Design documentation

Education

B.Ed / PGCE / PGDE or equivalent

UK Enhanced DBS (where required)

Tools

CAD

Computer-aided design

Workshop equipment

Job description

Design Technology Teacher - British Curriculum Job Snapshot Role: Design Technology Teacher - British Curriculum Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Primary-Secondary Education Function: Classroom Teaching Experience: Minimum 2 years teaching the National Curriculum of England Job Type: Full-time

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

Design Technology Teacher - British Curriculum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Primary-Secondary Education opportunity at GEMS Wellington Academy, Al Khail for an experienced educator joining from January 2027. The school is hiring a specialist teacher with strong Design Technology subject knowledge, British curriculum expertise, and the ability to deliver evidence-informed practical and theoretical learning within a high-performing international school.

Role Context

The Design Technology Teacher will help students develop creative problem-solving, technical understanding, design thinking, practical competence, and the ability to turn ideas into effective products and solutions. The role combines workshop-based learning with structured design methodology, requiring clear progression from research and concept development through prototyping, testing, evaluation, and refinement. At GEMS Wellington Academy, Al Khail, teaching practice is shaped by cognitive science and evidence-informed approaches. The successful educator will therefore balance creativity and experimentation with explicit instruction, retrieval, modelling, deliberate practice, and purposeful assessment to strengthen both practical skill and long-term understanding.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality Design Technology lessons aligned with the National Curriculum of England.
• Teach students to investigate design problems, generate ideas, develop specifications, and produce practical solutions.
• Build competence in design processes including research, ideation, modelling, prototyping, manufacture, testing, and evaluation.
• Develop students ' understanding of materials, processes, manufacturing methods, mechanisms, structures, and product design principles.
• Guide students in selecting appropriate tools, equipment, materials, and techniques for practical projects.
• Demonstrate safe and effective workshop procedures and ensure students follow health and safety expectations.
• Apply evidence-informed teaching strategies to improve technical knowledge, retention, and independent application.
• Support students in producing clear design documentation, annotated concepts, technical drawings, and development work.
• Integrate digital design and computer-aided approaches where appropriate to curriculum requirements.
• Help students evaluate existing products and understand functionality, sustainability, user needs, and commercial considerations.
• Differentiate practical and theoretical tasks to support students with varied levels of experience and ability.
• Assess design portfolios, practical outcomes, written work, and technical understanding against curriculum criteria.
• Provide specific feedback that helps students improve accuracy, craftsmanship, design reasoning, and evaluation.
• Prepare learners for GCSE, A-Level, or other relevant Design Technology assessments where applicable.
• Maintain an organised, safe, and productive workshop or specialist classroom environment.
• Monitor the condition and appropriate use of tools, machines, materials, and specialist resources.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum planning, moderation, cross-curricular projects, and departmental improvement.
• Contribute to exhibitions, competitions, STEM initiatives, enrichment activities, and wider school projects.
• Participate actively in instructional coaching, professional learning, and whole-school development.
• Uphold safeguarding and professional responsibilities in all classroom, workshop, and extracurricular activities.

Ideal Profile

• B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent recognised teaching qualification in Design Technology or a closely related subject.
• Minimum two years of experience teaching the National Curriculum of England.
• Demonstrated experience teaching within a British curriculum environment.
• Strong subject knowledge across practical and theoretical elements of Design Technology.
• Proven record of delivering high-quality teaching and positive student outcomes.
• Experience working effectively within a high-performing teaching team.
• Confidence managing workshop-based learning and specialist practical activities.
• Strong understanding of design processes, materials, manufacturing techniques, and product development.
• Ability to teach students how to progress from initial concept through prototyping and evaluation.
• Familiarity with digital design, CAD, or related design technologies is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements within practical learning environments.
• Ability to assess both practical outcomes and design documentation accurately.
• Commitment to evidence-informed teaching and professional improvement.
• Collaborative approach aligned with the school 's values of Ambition, Responsibility, and Courage.
• Ability to satisfy safeguarding requirements, including a UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check where required.

Skills Set

• Design Technology teaching
• British curriculum
• National Curriculum of England
• Product design
• Design thinking
• Design development
• Prototyping
• Technical drawing
• CAD
• Computer-aided design
• Materials technology
• Manufacturing processes
• Workshop practice
• Hand tools
• Machine tools
• Model making
• Product evaluation
• Design specifications
• Sustainability in design
• Practical assessment
• Portfolio development
• GCSE Design Technology
• A-Level Design Technology
• Curriculum planning
• Differentiated instruction
• Evidence-informed teaching
• Cognitive science
• Workshop safety
• Safeguarding

Why Join Us

This January 2027 position offers the opportunity to teach Design Technology within a Dubai school recognised for strong academic performance and sustained professional development. GEMS Wellington Academy, Al Khail reports GCSE and A-Level outcomes significantly above UK national averages and holds a Very Good rating from the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau, an Outstanding rating from British Schools Overseas, and World Class School status from High Performance Learning. Teachers also benefit from a structured professional learning culture supported by StepLab instructional coaching, the Cognitive Science Network, Schools Students and Teachers Network, Best Practice Network, and Evidence Based Education.

The employment package includes a competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfare to the employee 's country of residence, end-of-service gratuity, and access to GEMS Rewards.

About the Company

GEMS Education operates a major network of international schools across the United Arab Emirates and other markets. GEMS Wellington Academy, Al Khail delivers a British curriculum in Dubai and combines high academic expectations with inclusive education, evidence-informed teaching, specialist learning, and continuous professional development.