Teacher/Tutor - Design Technology

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Inspired Education Group is seeking a Design Technology Teacher Tutor for an ACG School in Auckland, 0.65 FTE over five days onsite, delivering Design Technology to middle school with a small Art component and teaching in a workshop based, hands on environment aligned to the New Zealand curriculum. The role focuses on inspiring curiosity, promoting design thinking, and providing strong pastoral support, while delivering high quality instruction, timely assessment, and accurate student records. The ideal candidate will have strong technical drawing, solid health and safety practice in a practical workshop, and the ability to supervise tools and machinery such as band saws and laser cutters; Cambridge curriculum experience is advantageous. To apply, tailor your CV and cover letter to demonstrate practical teaching, assessment, and tech enabled practice, and submit via https://jobs.inspirededu.com, noting safeguarding checks will be completed.

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 126 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Design Technology Teacher / Tutor at an ACG School plays a vital role in supporting students’ creative and technical development throughout their educational journey. This position involves delivering high‑quality instruction in Design Technology, aligned with the New Zealand curriculum, while fostering problem‑solving, innovation, and hands‑on skills.

The teacher will inspire academic excellence, encourage curiosity, and nurture students’ confidence in both design thinking and practical application. Through engaging, workshop‑based learning, effective assessment practices, and strong pastoral support, the teacher ensures that every student is empowered to reach their full potential—academically, creatively, and personally. The role also contributes actively to the broader school community.  This role is 0.65 position teaching middle school Design Technology over 5 days.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver high‑quality teaching and assessment aligned with College policies and schemes of work.
• Maintain up‑to‑date subject knowledge and engage in ongoing professional development.
• Use educational technology effectively to enhance teaching and learning.
• Create a positive, organised, and productive classroom environment.
• Prepare lesson materials, resources, assessments, and maintain accurate student records.
• Provide meaningful feedback, set appropriate homework, and support continued learning.
• Support strong academic progress for all students and manage behaviour consistently.
• Motivate students, foster independent study skills, and offer additional academic/pastoral support.
• Communicate professionally with parents and complete required documentation and administrative tasks.
• Fulfil tutor responsibilities and contribute to wider school events such as Open Days.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Strong capability in technical drawing, including visual communication and design documentation.
• Competency in health and safety within a practical workshop environment, ensuring safe and compliant teaching practice.
• Ability to demonstrate and supervise the safe use of tools and machinery, including hand tools, band saws, and laser cutters.
• Experience with the Cambridge curriculum is advantageous, though not essential.
• The role includes teaching a small component of Middle School Art, requiring versatility and creative teaching skills across related disciplines.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Student‑centred, caring, and committed to supporting individual growth.
• Professional, well‑organised, and reliable in meeting academic and administrative expectations.
• Adaptable and confident in using technology and modern teaching practices.
• Fair, consistent, and calm when managing behaviour and pastoral matters.
• Motivational and enthusiastic, fostering curiosity and independent learning.
• Ethical, respectful, and aligned with the values of ACG Schools.
• A recognised teaching qualification, such as a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) or equivalent.
• Candidate should hold New Zealand Teacher Registration 

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com