Design Technology and Textiles Teacher

JR United Kingdom; Princes Risborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent special educational needs school invites applications for the role of Design Technology and Textiles Teacher. The successful candidate will deliver innovative teaching and ensure student success in a supportive environment. This position offers a competitive salary and unique benefits including participation in a trial for a 4-Day Working Week.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Flexible Benefits Package

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent required.
• Deep conviction that every pupil can achieve.
• Belief in providing students with opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for student learning and achievement.
• Ensure curriculum coverage and progression.
• Plan and prepare educational materials.

Skills

Adaptability

Teaching Skills

Inclusion Strategies

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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Outcomes First Group

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princes risborough, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

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Job Description:

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title: Design Technology and Textiles Teacher

Location: Red Kite School, Princes Risborough, HP27 0JW

Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum dependant on experience (not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Red Kite is a brand-new independent special educational needs school which will cater for up to 60 pupils with social and emotional health needs.

The school is based in the beautiful market town Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire. This is an exciting opportunity for anybody who wants to be a part of the successful development of a brand-new setting and make a difference to education of our pupils.

About the Role

The Design Technology and Textiles Teacher will deliver inclusive, responsive and innovative teaching and learning within the curriculum areas of DT and Textiles. Constantly strive to produce outstanding/good teaching and learning at all times to ensure that all learners succeed and carry out the professional duties of a school teacher as set out in the current School policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the learning and the achievement of all students in your classes ensuring equality of opportunity for all;
• Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in the subject for all students
• Ensure effective development of students’ literacy, numeracy and IT skills through the subject
• Planning and preparing long term and medium term plans;
• Create a purposeful learning environment;
• Teaching, according to individual educational needs, the students assigned to him/her, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the students in school and elsewhere;

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes/qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
• A deeply held conviction that every pupil can achieve and reach their potential;
• The belief that all students deserve a life of choice and opportunity;
• Ability to be adaptable in a fast-paced extremely environment;

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.

And that’s not all, 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 the 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.

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