Teacher of Design and Technology (Food specialism an advantage)

Job description / Role

Job Description

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Design and Technology (Food specialism an advantage) for an August 2025 start.

Overview

GEMS FirstPoint School (FPS) opened in 2014 and is positioned in the heart of The Villa community in Dubai. It is a premium British curriculum school, providing an excellent standard of education to around 2000 students from Nursery (aged 2) to Year 13, with exciting plans to expand facilities further in the coming years. The school has grown rapidly and continues to be popular with families from across Dubai, with over 90 nationalities represented. FPS is housed in state-of-the-art buildings with a separate sports and performing arts centre, swimming pools, theatre, sports hall, dance, drama, and music rooms. Our main building contains specialist facilities such as a range of computer labs, food technology kitchen, textiles and design suite, fully equipped Design Technology workshops, science labs, and much more. The school prides itself on being inclusive and values-driven, creating a learning environment that promotes innovation and a love of learning. The curriculum offers a full, broad, and balanced range of learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom, with a particular emphasis on an outstanding personalized education that allows all learners to achieve their potential and find personal success. As part of a vibrant local community, our students have the opportunity to study globally recognized A Levels, GCSEs, and BTECs in a broad selection of subjects. Our teachers engage in purposeful professional development in a culture of continuous learning. A wide range of professional learning opportunities are available to teachers, and FirstPoint is now a host venue for NPQ courses, with FPS senior leaders delivering the NPQSL and NPQH courses to aspirational colleagues from across the region.

Responsibilities

• Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
• Deliver the required curriculum, demonstrating accurate and up-to-date knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.
• Plan and deliver quality lessons to motivate students. Create and utilize appropriate materials and the classroom environment to cater for different learning styles.
• Show written evidence of planning and preparation on request. Establish and maintain records of curriculum and year plans, attendance, teaching resources, assessment plans, etc.
• Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
• Teach students assigned according to their individual needs using appropriate teaching strategies that meet student needs and abilities, e.g., late-entering students, ESL, low academic ability, gifted and talented, etc.
• Set and mark work. Assess, record, and report on the academic development, progress, and attainment of students and use assessment to ensure the curriculum meets the individual student's needs.
• Display competence in using media and technology in the classroom.
• Promote the general progress and well-being of students and provide guidance to students on educational matters.
• Communicate with persons outside the school where appropriate (e.g., Ministry of Education officials).
• Participate in appraisal and Performance Management procedures and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Work alongside colleagues on the preparation and development of teaching materials, resources, courses of study, and pastoral arrangements.
• Participate in, and lead where appropriate, the co-curricular and extra-curricular programmes in the school. Promote good working relationships through active leadership and sharing of ideas, materials, and experiences.
• Monitor and supervise safe and appropriate student behavior. Plan and implement strategies to encourage self-discipline and manage disruptive behavior.
• Model and encourage cultural awareness and understanding and promote a love of learning.
• Assist in the planning and organizing of school events and functions (e.g., inter-house competitions, concerts, school plays, prize days, etc.).
• Communicate and meet with parents regularly, promoting the GEMS philosophy and core values; keep parents regularly informed of students' progress while respecting the confidentiality of student-related information.
• Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical workday, where the tasks require additional commitment.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Perform other duties as requested by direct and dotted reporting line managers/supervisors.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Bachelor/Master in Design and Technology (Food specialism an advantage) or equivalent.

About the Company

GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success.