Myp and Dp Design Technology Teacher

Job Title: Design Technology Teacher

A rare opportunity for an outstanding Design teacher to join our successful team at International College Spain.

While the ability to speak Spanish is helpful, the school will support staff new to the language in developing their proficiency.

**THE SCHOOL**

International College Spain is an international community school that is committed to providing every child with all they need to be successful in the futures.

The school was founded in 1980 by the late entrepreneur and philanthropist, Manouchehr Farhangi, and has grown to become one of the leading international IB Continuum schools in Europe.

One of the first schools in the world to provide all three IB programmes, our staff have a wealth of IB experience and knowledge leading not only to outstanding academic results but also to producing students who make a difference in the world. Our commitment to an IB education is reflected in the wealth of IBEN educators and IB trained staff at our school.

Our students come to us from over 70 different nations and our staff from over 30.

**JOB PURPOSE**:
Ensure students make outstanding progress in their learning by;
- Providing an inspiring and effective education in Design Technology
- Engineering and exploiting opportunities to enhance student wellbeing and positive attitudes to learning
- Building trusting and honest relationships with parents through timely and effective communications
- Creating inspiring and safe learning environments that encourage innovation and risk taking and celebrate Equality Diversity and Inclusion
- Acting to support colleagues within your teams, the wider school and in our multiple communities
- Committing to Continuing Professional Development to enhance practice and increase impact on student learning
- Playing an active and positive role in promoting a school culture based on Excellence, Respect and Service

**REPORTING TO**: Head of Design

**OTHER KEY RELATIONSHIPS**:

- Department members
- Grade Level Leaders
- Head of Learning Support and Head of EAL
- Parents

**PACKAGE**: Competitive

**KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

**TEACHING**

**Providing an inspiring and effective education in the relevant curriculum areas**
- Plan effective lessons that reflect the department planning and all relevant IB criteria and links to NAE partnerships
- Incorporate Theory of Knowledge, as appropriate, in classes
- Actively engage with, model, and teach academic integrity in alignment with the school´s policy
- Lead lessons which reflect the school´s Teaching and Learning Charter and effectively assess student progress in order to provide students with support and challenge where appropriate
- Provide regular verbal and written feedback on learning to students, in line with the Whole School Assessment Policy, so that they understand how to make further progress
- Maintain records of student attainment using in line with the Whole School Assessment Policy, in order to track and demonstrate progress in learning
- Participate in curriculum based field trips and cocurricular activities to encourage a deeper understanding of the curriculum area, including NAE Global Campus
- Prepare students for external examinations including determining predicted grades
- Provide students with advice on option choices
- Supervise named students in undertaking MYP Personal Projects and DP Extended Essays and assessing accordingly

Provide input for Academic Board meeting to support individual students

**PASTORAL**

**Engineering and exploiting opportunities to enhance student wellbeing and positive attitudes to learning**
- Keep regular records of Attendance in lessons
- Report to and liaise with GLL, Learning Support, EAL and Counselling Teams to ensure extra support is provided to those students who need it
- Carry out breaktime, lunchtime and before and after school duties as per the school rota
- Report any concerns about children in danger or vulnerable situations to the Safeguarding team
- Mentor older students if and when appropriate
- Upholding school Code of Conduct for students at all time

**Role of Tutor**
- Undertake the role of Form Tutor, including taking the daily attendance register
- Complete Tutor reports according to the school calendar
- Ensure Daily Wellbeing Time and PSHE lessons are effective
- Build relationships and trust with students
- Support the assemblies programme through personal presentations and helping prepare class assemblies
- Support tutee transition in to and out of ICS
- Actively promote CAS or SAA responsibilities with tutees

**PARENTS**

**Building trusting and honest relationships with parents through timely and effective communications**
- Complete regular reports and attend arranged conferences, as per the school calendar
- Maintain ongoing records of student attainment on ManageBac, as per the school Assessment Policy
- Undertake, proactive, informal communication, including positive updates
- Promote the outstandin