Design Tech Teacher for Special Education | Immediate Start

Senploy; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

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Job summary

Orion Academy in Oxfordshire is seeking a dedicated Design Technology Teacher to join a specialist setting. You will deliver Design Technology, Construction and Vocational Skills, creating practical learning experiences that build confidence and independence for students aged 10–18 with ASC and SEMH needs.

QTS is not essential; prior teaching, training, or vocational instruction is highly desirable. The role is full-time on a temp-to-perm basis with an immediate start, paying weekly through PAYE.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or delivering Design Technology, Construction, Engineering, Vocational Skills or Practical Subjects.
• QTS is not essential.
• Previous experience working with young people is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting learners with SEND, ASC or SEMH needs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Design Technology, Construction, and Vocational Skills lessons.
• Develop practical learning opportunities to build confidence and independence.
• Adapt learning to meet the needs of students with ASC and SEMH needs.
• Promote health and safety within workshop and practical learning environments.
• Support students in developing transferable life and employability skills.
• Monitor student progress and celebrate achievement.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, therapeutic teams, and school leaders.
• Create an engaging and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Design Technology

Construction

Engineering

Vocational Skills

Practical Subjects

Teaching Experience

Behaviour Management

Safeguarding

Job description

Orion Academy in Oxfordshire is seeking a dedicated Design Technology Teacher to join a specialist setting. You will deliver Design Technology, Construction and Vocational Skills, creating practical learning experiences that build confidence and independence for students aged 10–18 with ASC and SEMH needs.

QTS is not essential; prior teaching, training, or vocational instruction is highly desirable. The role is full-time on a temp-to-perm basis with an immediate start, paying weekly through PAYE.