Art and Design & Technology Teacher

Job Description
Art and Design Technology Teacher
Smart Vision School, Dubai
Smart Vision School is seeking an enthusiastic, creative and ambitious Art and Design Technology Teacher to join our growing school community. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about creative education and would enjoy working across both Primary and Secondary as we continue to develop and expand our curriculum.
The successful candidate will teach Art across Primary, Design Technology within Key Stage 2 and Art and Design Technology across Key Stage 3, with the opportunity to play a significant role in shaping our future GCSE provision.
We welcome applications from teachers with any Design Technology specialism, including Product Design, Resistant Materials, Food Technology, Textiles, Graphics or other relevant disciplines. We are particularly interested in candidates who can bring creativity, flexibility and practical expertise to a growing department.
About Smart Vision School
Smart Vision School is a growing British Curriculum school in Dubai, currently educating students from FS1 to Year 9. As the school continues to grow, we are developing our Secondary provision with plans to introduce GCSE courses from Year 10 and further expand our curriculum in the years ahead.
We are committed to providing an ambitious, welcoming and inclusive education where every student is known, supported and encouraged to achieve more than they thought possible.
Our Purpose
There is more to unlock in every child.
Our Vision
Curious minds. Strong character. Brave futures.
Our Mission
Inspiring every student to discover what they are capable of.
Our five Core Competencies: Curious, Courageous, Compassionate, Creative and Connected -guide how our students learn, develop and contribute to our community.
As part of International Schools Partnership (ISP), Smart Vision School benefits from being part of a growing global community of schools while retaining its own distinctive identity and strong connection with its families.
The Role
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of Art and Design Technology across the school. The role will include:
Delivering engaging and high-quality Art lessons across Primary
Teaching Design Technology within Key Stage 2, which may include Food Technology, Product Design or another appropriate DT specialism
Teaching Art and Design Technology across Key Stage 3
Contributing to the development of curriculum maps, schemes of learning and assessment approaches across Art and DT
Supporting the development of specialist Art and Design Technology spaces, resources and equipment
Helping to establish an ambitious and accessible pathway towards GCSE Art and/or Design Technology
Creating opportunities for students to design, make, evaluate and solve authentic problems through practical learning
Promoting creativity, independence, craftsmanship and high-quality outcomes
Using technology effectively to enhance designing, creating and learning
Ensuring practical activities are delivered safely and that appropriate risk assessments, routines and procedures are followed
Contributing to displays, exhibitions, competitions, enrichment activities and wider school events
Supporting extracurricular opportunities within Art, Design and Technology
Working collaboratively with Primary and Secondary colleagues to develop progression in creative and practical learning across the school
Contributing positively to the wider life, culture and continued development of Smart Vision School
The Successful Candidate
We are looking for a teacher who:
Holds a recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE, PGDE, B.Ed or equivalent
Has a relevant degree or strong subject background in Art, Design Technology or a related discipline
Has experience teaching Art and/or Design Technology within a British Curriculum school or similar educational setting
Is confident working with students across different age ranges
Has a strong understanding of practical classroom management, health and safety and the safe use of specialist equipment
Can demonstrate strong subject knowledge within their area of DT specialism
Is willing and able to contribute across both Art and Design Technology
Understands how knowledge, skills and creativity should progressively develop from Primary into Secondary
Has high expectations for the quality and presentation of students' practical work
Is enthusiastic about helping to develop future GCSE provision
Builds positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents
Is reflective, collaborative and committed to professional development
Shares our commitment to inclusive education and ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed
Experience teaching GCSE Art and/or Design Technology would be an advanta