Design Technology & Art Teacher

Outcomes First Group; New Forest; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational organization in the New Forest seeks a creative and committed D&T and Art Teacher to join their team. The role involves delivering engaging lessons and ensuring the wellbeing and progress of all learners. Applicants should have UK Qualified Teacher Status and a passion for inclusive education. The organization promotes a 4-Day Working Week to support work/life balance, providing numerous health and wellbeing benefits, including mental health support and family growth assistance.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• A passionate and creative teacher of Art and Design & Technology.
• Committed to inclusive practice and high-quality teaching.
• Confident in adapting learning to meet diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the progress, attainment, and wellbeing of all learners.
• Deliver a broad, balanced curriculum in Art and Design & Technology.
• Use inclusive strategies to personalize learning and maximize outcomes.

Skills

Creative teaching

Inclusive practice

Adaptability

Classroom management

Education

UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

Dibden Park School is seeking a creative, committed, and inspiring D&T and Art Teacher to join our team and make a lasting impact on learners' lives. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver inclusive, innovative, and engaging teaching across Design & Technology and Art, helping students develop skills, confidence, and creativity. Working closely with the Head of School and Senior Leadership Team, you will play a key role in shaping high‑quality learning experiences that reflect our values, ethos, and commitment to meeting the individual needs of every learner.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the progress, attainment, and wellbeing of all learners in your classes
• Deliver a broad, balanced, and progressive curriculum in Art and Design & Technology
• Ensure equality of opportunity and high expectations for all students
• Promote literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills through creative learning
• Plan and prepare effective long‑ and medium‑term schemes of work
• Create a purposeful, engaging, and well‑organised learning environment
• Teach motivating, well‑adapted lessons that meet individual educational needs
• Set, mark, and assess work in line with school policies
• Use inclusive and differentiated strategies to personalise learning and maximise outcomes
• Build positive, respectful, and supportive relationships with learners
• Use assessment effectively to identify needs, set ambitious targets, and inform planning
• Deliver exciting, creative lessons using a wide range of teaching and assessment methods
• Take a holistic approach to teaching, supporting both academic and personal development

Qualifications

• A passionate and creative teacher of Art and Design & Technology
• Committed to inclusive practice and high‑quality teaching
• Confident in adapting learning to meet diverse needs
• Motivated to help every learner achieve their full potential
• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Company Overview

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, allowing you to 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.

Dibden Park School is a brand‑new independent specialist school based in Southampton, providing inclusive education within a safe and nurturing environment for students with complex needs, including social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges, communication and interaction difficulties, and associated behaviours. Our focus is on meeting each pupil's individual needs and helping them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll receive 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
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100s 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