Capital School is looking to appoint a Secondary Design and Technology Teacher to start in August 2025.

The Capital School Bahrain is based on a classic British School set-up that offers a classroom structure with key stages of development. We teach the British National Curriculum including Early Years' Foundation Stage, whilst adhering to the requirements of the Bahrain Ministry of Education for Arabic, Islamic, and Social Studies. We create a positive & nurturing atmosphere to provide an excellent educational experience for our pupils.

Our teaching and learning approaches reflect only the very best of British educational practice and are contained within a modern learning environment which is both stimulating and purposeful. We aim to reinforce family values and customs at all times which in turn creates an atmosphere of warmth and care, because we believe that a happy child is one who learns more effectively. Our notion of team spirit and co-operation is reinforced through our school house system of Buckingham, Windsor, Kensington, and Westminster.

We moved to the new site in summer 2022, which organized the school into nursery, primary, and senior schools in separate buildings to accommodate all our pupils in the most effective learning environments. For the right applicant, there will be opportunities to rapidly progress into middle and senior leadership roles.

We are a BSO (British School Overseas) and BSME school, meaning that we take newly qualified and early career teachers from the UK to support them through their teaching career. This role will involve mentoring staff through their teaching experience.

For further information, visit our website www.capitalschoolbahrain.com.

Key Responsibilities:
As a Secondary Design and Technology Teacher, your primary responsibility will be to inspire students and teach the principles of Design and Technology. Your key duties will include:

• Planning, delivering, and assessing creative and challenging lessons in Design and Technology across Key Stages 3 and 4, covering both practical and theoretical components.
• Designing a curriculum that develops students' skills in design, making, and evaluation, while fostering an understanding of the role of technology in the world around them.
• Introducing students to various tools and materials, including CAD software, 3D printing, and traditional manufacturing techniques.
• Encouraging students to solve real-world problems through design and technology, helping them to develop innovation, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.
• Providing differentiated support to ensure that all students, regardless of ability, can engage with and progress in the subject.
• Promoting sustainability and ethical design principles within the D&T curriculum, helping students consider the environmental impact of their work.
• Organizing practical lessons that give students hands-on experience with materials and technologies, ensuring they have the skills to successfully complete projects.
• Assessing student progress through both practical and written assessments, providing constructive feedback to help students improve their work.
• Fostering a safe, respectful, and positive learning environment in the D&T workshop and classroom, ensuring that health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Supporting students in becoming independent learners who can think creatively and solve problems.
• Contributing to the development of the D&T curriculum, keeping it up to date with current trends and incorporating relevant technologies.
• Actively participating in extracurricular activities related to D&T, such as design challenges, school projects, or trips to exhibitions or manufacturing sites.
• Keeping up-to-date with new technological developments and pedagogical practices within the D&T field.
• Communicating with parents and guardians about student progress, achievement, and project development.
• Maintaining accurate records of student performance and providing regular updates to the Head of Secondary and other relevant staff.
• Adhering to the school’s safeguarding policies, ensuring that all students are in a safe and supportive learning environment.

Person specification:

We are looking for a reflective practitioner who:

• Qualified teacher with experience in teaching Design and Technology at secondary school level, with strong knowledge of materials, processes, and design principles.
• A degree in Design and Technology, Product Design, Engineering, or a related field.
• A recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, QTS).
• Experience in teaching Design and Technology at secondary school level (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of design processes, materials, and technologies.
• Proficiency in CAD software, 3D printing, and other digital tools (preferred).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and engage students.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to balance lesson planning, practical projects, and assessments.
• A commitment to continuous professional development in the field of Design and Technology.

In return, we offer an attractive expatriate remuneration package, including a competitive salary, housing allowance, health insurance, and an annual flight allowance.

Suitable applicants will be interviewed upon receipt of application, so early applications are encouraged.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

• Updated CV
• Copies of qualification certificates