Design and Technology Teacher

Role Description JOB TITLE Design and Technology Teacher DEPARTMENT Design and Technology LOCATION Shanghai SUPERVISOR Head of Design and Technology OBJECTIVES To deliver high-quality Design and Technology teaching in the Senior School at Wellington College International Shanghai, enabling pupils to develop creativity, technical understanding, practical skills and confidence in solving design problems.

To support pupils’ academic progress and wellbeing, promote safe and responsible workshop practice, and contribute to the department’s teaching resources and co-curricular provision under the direction of the Head of DT. ROLE OVERVIEW We are seeking a passionate, creative and collaborative Design and Technology teacher to join our Senior School team.

The successful candidate will inspire pupils with a range of abilities and prior experience through engaging, inclusive and appropriately challenging teaching. Experience of successfully teaching IGCSE/GCSE Design and Technology is essential. Experience of teaching IB Diploma Programme Design Technology is highly desirable.

The successful candidate will have experience of delivering an established curriculum and contributing to the development of schemes of work, teaching resources and assessment activities under departmental leadership. Proficiency in CAD software and practical experience of using CAM equipment safely in an educational setting are essential.

The department’s facilities include FDM and resin 3D printers, CNC routers, a waterjet cutter and laser cutters. Experience with a range of these technologies would be an advantage; staff must complete any required training and authorisation before using unfamiliar equipment. The successful candidate will also contribute to pupils’ wider experience of Design and Technology through co-curricular activities, exhibitions and collaborative projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Teaching and learning