Teacher of Design Technology

The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong knowledge and experience of the design technology curriculum and its implementation and have proven experience in the delivery of the curriculum across Middle and Senior School including (i)GCSE, Resistant Materials and Graphic Products. The successful candidate must also be able to demonstrate string information technology skills including the use of and ability to demonstrate cutting edge experience which includes not limited to laser cutting, CNC machinery, robotics, 3D printers, CAD/CAM and must have current knowledge of health and safety issues with Design Technology.

Minimum Qualification, Experience and Skills: 

• Must be a qualified graduate post-secondary education at the university level with appropriate academic credentials demonstrating a high level of expertise in the teaching discipline

• Minimum of three years teaching experience

• Provides a learning environment that enables individual learners to thrive within a differentiated and highly motivating learning environment

• Responsible for the delivery of a creative innovative and student centered programme

• Lifelong leaners and reflective practitioner with demonstrated ability to keep up to date in subject areas, teaching pedagogies and resources

• Responsive practitioner with the ability to make appropriate changes to learning and teaching strategies and activities as needed

• Demonstrates highly professional, collaboration and communication skills with all stakeholders and colleagues in a positive manner

• Demonstrated ability and experience using a variety of teaching pedagogies in a inquiry- based learning, Harkness, Socratic, as well as direct instruction

• Must demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to change in a ever evolving and fast paced environment

• Demonstrated ability and experience using a variety of assessment and evaluation methodologies conducive to an inquiry based programme, including student led conferences ad the use of an online reporting system

• Demonstrated understanding of and a commitment to the Mission, Vision and Strategic Vision of Saltus

• Committed to participating in extracurricular activities and being an active participant in the boarder life of the School

• Ability to handle confidential information with diplomacy and tact always

• Must be licensed or qualified to be licensed by the Bermuda Educators Council

• Sense of humor

• Clean criminal record