Job Description
Position: Product Design Teacher
Location: ACS International School Egham
Start Date: August 2025
ACS International School Egham is excited to invite applications for the role of Product Design Teacher to join our dynamic team. We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative teacher who is passionate about inspiring students through a concept-based, inquiry-driven approach to learning.
The successful candidate will be a problem solver who can proactively develop engaging and challenging projects for students, with a focus on fostering creativity and independent thinking. At ACS Egham, we offer the IB (International Baccalaureate) curriculum—an aspirational, global, and modern educational framework that encourages students to take charge of their learning and their success.
Having taught the IB for over fifty years, ACS Egham is highly experienced in delivering this globally recognised curriculum. Many of our teachers are also IB examiners, providing invaluable insight into the best ways to help students excel.
We are also pleased to offer visa sponsorship for international applicants, ensuring that talented educators from around the world can join our community.
Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in Product Design, Design Technology, or a related subject, or a Bachelor of Education
- A valid teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE/PGDE/QTS or equivalent teaching license)
- At least two years of post-qualification teaching experience, ideally with experience in Middle and High School
- Experience teaching IB MYP and DP is an advantage but not essential
- Strong IT skills (e.g., Apple Teacher qualification)
- Willingness to integrate technology to enhance teaching and learning
- A positive, enthusiastic outlook with a good understanding of the behaviors of the relevant age group
- Fluent in both verbal and written English
- Experience in an international school environment is desirable
- A commitment to excellence in education and to the mission, aims, and values of ACS International Schools
- A collaborative approach to teamwork
Benefits of Teaching at ACS:
- Teachers are provided with time to plan, collaborate, and give meaningful feedback, teaching a maximum of 21 hours per week.
- Class sizes are capped at a maximum of 22 students, with most classes being smaller.
- A well-resourced school environment that enables effective teaching and learning.
- Extensive professional development opportunities to help you grow in your teaching career.
- Access to the internationally-recognized IB curriculum, providing a strong foundation for further teaching opportunities.
- Additional benefits include competitive salary, relocation allowance, visa sponsorship, PMI + Medicash, pension scheme, income protection, life assurance, employee assistance programme, subsidised meals, home leave allowance*, and access to a gym for a small fee.
Safeguarding: ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As an employee of ACS, you will be expected to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Application Deadline: 28th February 2025
We look forward to hearing from you if you’re ready to join a thriving, innovative school committed to excellence in education.