Design and Technology Teacher

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first.

That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW - and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join .

Job Title: Design and Technology Teacher
Location: Westbourne School, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 2EL
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.00pm
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum ( not pro rata )
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: January 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth in service, Westbourne School is seeking a creative and inspiring Design & Technology Teacher to join our team, helping to deliver engaging, hands-on learning and support every pupil to achieve their full potential.

About the Role

We are seeking a creative and inspiring Design & Technology Teacher who can spark curiosity, build confidence, and bring hands-on learning to life for pupils with a range of additional needs. Working alongside the Assistant Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you'll play a key role in designing engaging learning experiences that reflect our nurturing ethos and commitment to every pupil's success.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, engaging D&T lessons tailored to the needs of every learner
• Plan purposeful schemes of work and lessons rooted in creativity, practicality, and skill development
• Create a calm, structured learning environment where pupils feel safe, motivated, and valued
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual educational needs and support meaningful progress
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to help pupils understand their progress and celebrate achievements
• Maintain accurate records, contribute to pupil reports, and help set realistic goals for development
• Stay up to date with professional teaching standards and evolving educational practice
• Support senior leaders in embedding the school's vision, culture, and high expectations
• Take an active role in the wider life of the school community
• Champion pupil safety and wellbeing, following safeguarding, health & safety, and child protection procedures
• Recognise when pupils may need additional emotional or specialist support and collaborate with colleagues

What You'll Bring

• A genuine belief in every child's potential to thrive and succeed
• A commitment to providing pupils with opportunities, choice, and positive pathways
• Adaptability, resilience, and a passion for practical, hands-on teaching
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare
• UK QTS (desirable)

About Us

Westbourne School caters for pupils aged 11-18 and we are growing to 85 pupils across two sites. You will be responsible for planning and delivering various subjects across the curriculum. Differentiation and individualised learning strategies are vital skills required to meet the needs of all our pupils who will have had varying degrees of success in their educational lives.

We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK's leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.