Teacher - Design (VAD&T)

Secondary School - Design Teacher

The Visual Arts and Design Thinking Department (VADT) at the British International School of Houston includes specialist teachers in Visual Arts, Design Technology, Ceramics and Computer Science. The Secondary Visual Arts and Design department provides learning for students aged 11 to 18 years old. We offer qualitfications in the following:

• iGCSE Fine Art, 3D Design and Computer Science
• BTEC in Art and Design – Ceramics and Textiles endorsement
• IBDP in Visual Arts, Design Technology and Computer Science

Due to the growth of the school, we seek to employ an experienced Design Teacher to work with students in both the Middle and High School phases.

Roles and Responsibilities

• A commitment to student wellbeing.
• Working to ensure that student safety, child protection and student wellbeing are the number one priority.
• Have a vigilance for, and commitment to the wellbeing of those that we work alongside with.
• Work with key school leaders and HR Colleagues to ensure that HR policies and the NAE Code of Conduct are adhered to.
• Ensure that the BIS Houston is an environment where all staff feel respected, included, valued and that they belong.

• Sets high expectations for students; inspiring, motivating and challenging students to achieve excellent progress and ambitious outcomes.
• Represents the school’s values in every interaction with students, parents and colleagues.
• Demonstrates the highest levels of integrity, ethics and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Actively and enthusiastically contributes beyond the classroom in the wider context of the school community.
• Acts as an advocate for the school in the wider community
• Participates in all aspects of the professional programme.
• Assists in growing the school, sharing ideas, attending events and having a positive relationship with the MAC Team.
• Can demonstrate an ongoing record of keeping up to date with teaching/coaching best practice
• Reflects on their own practice, is open to feedback and dedicated to developing professionally.

• Has experience and the skills to deliver high quality teaching of Design Technology across the age ranges.
• Engages and challenges student learning through questioning and discussion techniques and proven-pedagogical strategies.
• Creates a culture of learning and manages student behaviour to ensure an environment of respect and collaboration.
• Participates in all aspects of our learning programme, in line with school policy that assist in growing the school and are linked to the agreed learning programme

• Sets clear learning intentions and educational outcomes.
• Designs lesson plans, activities and assessments aligned to the school’s curriculum and engages students.
• Conceptualises, plans and teaches well-structured lessons and programmes that engage, inspire and stretch students; encouraging them to be ambitious 

Required Skills/Abilities

• Bachelor's Degree

• Teaching Qualification (PGCE, Qualified Teacher Status)

• Minimum 2 years teaching experience in a Design subject - Resistant Materials, Woodwork or Ceramics would be beneficial.

• Experience using Adobe creative suite software and/or CAD.

• Good cross-cultural, interpersonal and communication skills to interact with diverse nationalities and cultures

• Excellent analytical skills - with the passion and drive to demonstrate and quantify success

• Excellent time management skills and flexibility in dealing with multi-functional tasks. 

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Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(K)
• Paid time off
• Life Insurance
• Employee Discount

Selection Process