SAP

Design Technology Teacher

SAP

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Lisbon • 🇵🇹 Portugal

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Deliver engaging instruction in Design Technology aligned with the IB (MYP/DP) framework.
  • Plan creative, hands-on lessons that develop technical, design, and problem-solving skills.
  • Implement the IB design cycle and inquiry-based learning approaches.
  • Ensure the safe and effective use of tools, machinery, and materials.
  • Assess student work using IB criteria and provide constructive feedback.
  • Support student well-being through active participation in pastoral care.
  • Encourage involvement in design competitions, clubs, and maker activities.
  • Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development.
  • Maintain an organised, inspiring, and safe workshop environment.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to share good practice and engage in professional development.

Requirements

  • A relevant degree in Design Technology, Product Design, Engineering, or related field.
  • A valid teaching qualification and experience teaching within IB programmes (MYP and/or DP).
  • Strong practical knowledge of workshop tools, materials, and safety procedures.
  • Ability to inspire creativity and innovative thinking in students.
  • Competence with CAD/CAM and digital design tools.
  • Strong differentiation skills to support diverse learners.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Commitment to continuous professional growth and reflective teaching.
  • Experience contributing to extra-curricular or design-related enrichment.
  • A strong understanding of safeguarding and student welfare.
Benefits
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Opportunities to contribute to co-curricular clubs
  • Engage in creative workshops
  • Support for lifelong friendships

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
Design TechnologyProduct DesignEngineeringCADCAMworkshop toolsmaterials safety proceduresproblem-solving skillsinquiry-based learningdifferentiation skills
Soft skills
creativityinnovative thinkingcommunicationinterpersonal abilitiescommitment to professional growthreflective teachingstudent well-beingcollaborationconstructive feedbackactive participation
Certifications
valid teaching qualification