Design Technology Teacher – Practical Innovation (Dubai)

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 123,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Furnished accommodation

Private medical insurance

Annual home-country airfare

GEMS Rewards

Job summary

GEMS Founders School, Dubai is seeking a Design Technology Teacher - Practical Innovation to deliver practical, technology-focused learning within the British curriculum. You will guide students through the complete design process, manage workshop safety and integrate CAD/digital manufacturing to build creativity and technical capability.

The role requires a passion for hands-on design, strong classroom management, and ability to differentiate instruction for varied learners.

Qualifications

• Recognised bachelor’s degree relevant to Design Technology, engineering, product design or education.
• Valid professional teaching qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Design Technology lessons aligned with the British curriculum.
• Teach students how to investigate needs, develop ideas and produce practical design solutions.
• Introduce design principles, materials, manufacturing methods and technical processes.
• Guide learners through research, specification writing, concept generation and product evaluation.
• Develop students' sketching, modelling, prototyping and presentation capabilities.
• Demonstrate safe and accurate use of workshop tools and equipment.

Skills

Design Technology teaching

British curriculum

Product design

Design thinking

Technical drawing

CAD software

Prototyping

Model making

Materials technology

Manufacturing processes

Workshop management

Tool and machinery safety

Practical project delivery

Design specifications

Product evaluation

Sustainable design

Creative problem-solving

Curriculum planning

Lesson preparation

Differentiated instruction

Student assessment

Progress monitoring

Classroom management

Educational technology

Digital manufacturing

Resource management

Student safeguarding

Parent communication

Professional development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design Technology or related

Valid professional teaching qualification

Tools

CAD software

Digital design tools

Job description

GEMS Founders School, Dubai is seeking a Design Technology Teacher - Practical Innovation to deliver practical, technology-focused learning within the British curriculum. You will guide students through the complete design process, manage workshop safety and integrate CAD/digital manufacturing to build creativity and technical capability.

The role requires a passion for hands-on design, strong classroom management, and ability to differentiate instruction for varied learners.