Design & Technology Teacher

This post is important for Lighthouse to help develop practical opportunities for our students to learn elements of design, woodworking and problem-solving, as well as personal development. A candidate will ideally familiar with the CIE standards of various D&T standards, culminating in IGCSE, though not absolutely required. He or she will also be someone who is themselves a learner, researcher and reader and passionate about engaging students in a lifelong love of design, engineering and being solutions-oriented.  

All students in Grade 7 to 9 (middle school) are required to have a term of Design and Technology and we are introducing it as an IGCSE subject in 2023, with further development, in- and extra-curricular, endeavoured all the way to Grade 13.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum B.A. or B.Ed in Design and Technology or a degree in Design and Technology, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and a PGCE or alternative qualification in education from a recognised institution
• Be familiar with and experienced in the CIE standards, although this is not a strict requirement 
• International exposure and experience is preferred; multi-cultural intelligence
• Multi-disciplinary experience and interests, for example in agriculture, music or performing arts, would be valuable
• Team-orientated person that values enjoys a culture of sharing and mentorship amongst teaching peers
• Be passionate about student engagement and development
• Be committed to fostering a love for design and engineering among students
• 2-year minimum commitment with a view to continue in the longer term
• Personal commitment to following Jesus Christ as a matter of personal faith and valuing the local church; agreement with the World Evangelical Alliance's statement of faith

About Lighthouse:

Lighthouse began in 2009 with an aim to make a great, international-standard education available to families in Mauritius. It is a Christian school in ethos, vision, staff and curriculum, though its students come from various religious backgrounds represented in our country. The school is owned by a charitable trust and a significant number of its students benefit from scholarships to attend. French is taught as an important second language through daily lessons and incidental conversation. Lighthouse seeks to be highly inclusive, with a majority of Mauritian students and a diversity of socio-economic strata, culture and ability levels.

In 2015, Lighthouse expanded into secondary education, with an international curriculum taught from a Christian worldview, oriented toward the UK CIE diplomas.  We also put a high emphasis on student leadership, ecological awareness and outdoor education, and practical community service, with a view that our students will make an impact in their future societies.  In 2021, we celebrated our first graduating class.

Lighthouse teachers relish learning along with their students and being part of a highly cohesive group of teachers, as well as being an important part of an iterative curriculum development process. Caring, nurturing relationships with students and their families are also cultivated through home visits, special parent programs and good communication.  Our school continues to grow every year, necessitating more and more great educators.

General information about working with Lighthouse:

• We encourage staff initiative, innovation, mutual care and a team spirit
• Minimum two-year commitment for educators and three years for leadership
• Most posts start in January, the beginning of our academic year, but some are currently vacant or are for an earlier start
• School assists with work permits, finding accommodation, general orientation and pastoral care
• Salary packages are negotiable but indicatively at Mauritian market rates; some expatriate staff raise additional partial or full financial support

Start date for this post is 17 June 2025 (start of Term 3), or January 2026.

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