Design and Technology Teacher

Acorn Care and Education; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Sutton-in-Ashfield is seeking a Design and Technology Teacher to inspire and teach students aged 11-18. This role focuses on delivering engaging lessons, fostering creativity, and providing tailored support to students with additional needs. The position offers a supportive work environment and a focus on wellbeing, alongside a competitive salary of up to £40,000 per annum.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Flexible Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Genuine belief in every child’s potential for success.
• Commitment to providing opportunities and positive pathways.
• Able to create a calm and structured learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, engaging D&T lessons tailored to learners' needs.
• Plan purposeful schemes of work rooted in creativity and skill development.
• Provide constructive feedback to help pupils understand their progress.

Skills

Creative lesson delivery

Teaching adaptability

Strong safeguarding commitment

Passion for hands-on teaching

Education

UK QTS

Job description

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.

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

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.

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 is growing to 85 pupils across two sites. We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career.

Benefits

• 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
• 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.