Design & Food Tech Teacher

Acorn Care and Education; Bromley; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider for young people in Bromley is searching for a passionate Design & Food Tech Teacher. This role includes delivering engaging lessons to inspire creativity in pupils, particularly those with special educational needs. With a 4-Day Working Week offering a better work/life balance, this permanent position offers a salary of £39,000 - £46,000 per annum and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status is essential.
• Experience working with autistic or SEN pupils is highly desirable.
• Must be creative, adaptable, and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inspiring, practical lessons that bring learning to life.
• Develop creative resources tailored to pupils' needs.
• Support pupils' social, emotional, and academic development.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience with SEN pupils

Creative and adaptable

Collaborative and supportive

Education

Teaching qualification

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. 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 #teamOFG.

• Job Title: Design & Food Tech Teacher
• Location: Baston House School, Bromley, Kent BR2 7AB
• Salary: £39,000 - £46,000 per annum, dependent on experience (not pro rata)
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm
• Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
• Start: December 2025
• UK applicants only; no sponsorship available

About the Role

At Baston House, we believe learning should be engaging, hands‑on, and full of possibilities. You will deliver exciting lessons that encourage pupils to explore, experiment, and discover new skills—whether in smart materials, CAD/CAM, graphics, textiles, resistant materials, electronics, photography, or animation.

We welcome teachers who are passionate about developing their own expertise alongside pupils, bringing energy, creativity, and a growth mindset to the classroom every day. You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and the celebration of each child’s achievements.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver inspiring, practical lessons that bring learning to life
• Develop creative resources and activities tailored to pupils’ needs
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and external professionals to enhance learning
• Participate in ongoing professional development, sharing ideas and learning with the team
• Promote Baston House as a hub of creativity, professionalism, and care

Who We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience working with autistic or SEN pupils (highly desirable)
• Creative, adaptable, and enthusiastic about inspiring young people
• Collaborative, supportive, and committed to fostering an inclusive school environment
• Passionate about helping pupils achieve their full potential

At Baston House, every lesson is an opportunity to make a difference. You’ll be empowered to innovate, develop your own skills, and play a central role in a school that celebrates curiosity, creativity, and the unique potential of every pupil. If you’re ready to bring your ideas, energy, and passion to a place where they truly matter, this is the role for you.

About Us

Baston House is an independent day specialist provider of education and care for young people and adults aged 5 to 19 years who have been diagnosed with Autism (ASC). The school environment supports learning and promotes well‑being through a strong sense of community cohesion, developing social understanding, improving well‑being, enhancing academic achievement, and fostering independence. We work hard to provide a safe school where pupils are included in every aspect of school life.

For over 19 years, Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

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

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

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 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.