Lead Design Technology Teacher : Senior School at Durham International Schools

Summary of Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Produce a departmental development plan, updated annually.
• Produce and regularly update schemes of work and curriculum documents.
• Take responsibility for the demands of public examination courses.
• Mark and assess the work of potential entrants to the school as required.
• Maintain regular communication (where appropriate) with Prep School Curriculum Advisors, especially about the transition from Year 6 to Year 7.
• Contribute to the overall curriculum planning of the school.
• Plan and prepare courses and lessons in accordance with published schemes of work.
• Teach the assigned students, including setting and marking of work and assessments in line with school policy.
• Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students in line with school policy.
• Communicate with parents and inform/consult class teacher, form tutor, Head of Year, Deputy Head and/or Principal as appropriate

Qualifications, Background and Experience

• Have a good honours degree and a teacher training qualification for the 11 to 18 age range.
• Have a minimum of two years teaching experience, ideally five or more years teaching experience.
• Be able to teach Mathematics up to IGCSE and A Level or IB.
• Have a valid Teacher Services Commission Certificate (if applying from Kenya) or Qualified Teacher
• Status (QTS) or a general education degree (for overseas applicants).
• Be a skilled classroom practitioner, having a good subject knowledge and an awareness of teaching methodology.