IB MYP Design Teacher — Inspire Innovation & Inquiry

International School of London Qatar; Doha; On-site; QAR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

International School of London Qatar is seeking a passionate MYP Design Teacher to deliver inquiry-based Design education within the IB Middle Years Programme. You will guide students through the MYP design cycle, applying problem-solving, creativity and ethical considerations to real-world challenges.

The role focuses on developing practical digital and creative skills, fostering student agency and interdisciplinary learning across the Middle School.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Design Technology, Engineering, Technology Education, Education or a relevant discipline.
• Recognised teaching qualification appropriate to the teaching duties undertaken.
• Experience teaching Design, Design Technology or a related subject at Middle School or secondary level.
• Experience teaching, or recent professional training in, the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Design curriculum.
• Strong understanding of the MYP design cycle, inquiry-based learning and criterion-related assessment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, challenging and inquiry-based MYP Design lessons that develop creativity, critical thinking and practical problem-solving skills.
• Guide students in applying the MYP design cycle to investigate problems, develop ideas, create solutions and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Provide opportunities for students to explore digital and product design through authentic real-world challenges.
• Encourage experimentation, innovation, collaboration and independent thinking through project-based learning.
• Develop students’ confidence in using appropriate design tools, technologies, materials and processes.
• Differentiate teaching strategies to meet individual learning needs, abilities and interests.
• Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment that promotes responsible design practices and student agency.
• Collaborate with the MYP Coordinator and subject colleagues to ensure curriculum progression, consistency and effective implementation.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary learning opportunities and the development and review of the Design curriculum.

Skills

Inquiry-based learning

Concept-driven teaching

Student-centred teaching

Differentiation

Collaboration

Assessment literacy

Digital tools

Creative design

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design/Design Technology/Engineering/Education

Recognised teaching qualification

Experience teaching Design/Design Technology at Middle School/secondary

IB MYP Design curriculum experience/training

Tools

CAD

3D modelling

Robotics

Coding

Design software

Job description

International School of London Qatar is seeking a passionate MYP Design Teacher to deliver inquiry-based Design education within the IB Middle Years Programme. You will guide students through the MYP design cycle, applying problem-solving, creativity and ethical considerations to real-world challenges.

The role focuses on developing practical digital and creative skills, fostering student agency and interdisciplinary learning across the Middle School.