Design & Technology Teacher (Permanent)

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.
Job Title: Design and Technology Teacher
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: January 2026
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.
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.
Deliver high-quality, engaging D&T lessons tailored to the needs of every learner
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
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
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)
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. 
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.
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.

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.