Secondary Design & Technology Teacher

Position Overview

We seek a dynamic, enthusiastic, and talented Design & Technology Teacher. The successful candidate will be able to help students understand Design & Technology not just as a subject of academic study, but as a way to understand design thinking and technology, problem-solving, and their role in shaping the world.

The successful candidate will teach across the age ranges from Grade 7 to 12 including Key Stage 3, IGCSE, and A Level (CIE and Edexcel). They therefore need to have an established background in successfully preparing senior cohorts for external examinations. Since our mission of cultivating compassionate creators and social entrepreneurs goes beyond the traditional curriculum, we are seeking teachers who are keen to develop new curriculum and adapt existing curriculum to integrate experiential learning, to purposefully adopt technology and more innovative pedagogies, such as project-based learning.

As an inclusive program serving a range of learners, the position will suit teachers who thrive in diverse classrooms and professionally collaborative cultures. The ability to differentiate and support individual learners is vital.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach IGCSE Design & Technology (G9–10) and A Levels D&T (G11–12).

• Contribute to Key Stage 3 through our Entrepreneurship (G7) and STEAM Studios (G8) programs by teaching design thinking, prototyping, CAD, robotics, engineering basics, sustainability in design, and game or product design.

• Collaborate with faculty across subjects (biotech, food science, sustainability, digital media) to integrate D&T skills into interdisciplinary projects.

• Support student design portfolios, innovation challenges, and practical coursework.

• Lead clubs and coach student teams in design, robotics, engineering, or innovation local and international competitions.

• Help manage and inspire creative use of our Makerspace and Robotics Lab, Creative Media Lab, Food Tech Lab, and aquaponics system.

• Build partnerships with designers, startups, tech companies, and external experts.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Experience                                                                                                 

• Degree in Design & Technology, Engineering, Product/Industrial Design, Architecture, or related field.

• Recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, Teaching License).

• Experience with Cambridge qualifications preferred but training provided for strong candidates.

• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in Design & Technology.

• Fluency in both oral and written English and Mandarin.

• Experienced in or eager to learn IGCSE/A Levels D&T.

• Skilled in CAD/CAM, prototyping tools, robotics, or design software (training can be provided).

• Passionate about design thinking, creativity, and empowering young people.

• Collaborative, innovative, and excited to help build new programs in a growing school.

• Comfortable teaching in interdisciplinary, project-based, real-world learning environments.

• Satisfactory criminal background check.

Employment Details

• Position Type: Full-time

• Location: Saint Too Bloom Academy, Tai Hang Tung, Kowloon

• Start Date: August 2026

• Reports To:  

  • Founder and Principal

  • Director of Academics

Qualified candidates will be remunerated with a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.  To apply, please email your cover letter, resume, and educational philosophy to recruitment@bloom.edu.hk. You can send a Design & Technology unit plan if you would like to showcase specific interests, experience, or expertise. Personal information will be used for recruitment purposes only.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Successful candidates will be expected to begin by August 2026.