Design Technology Teacher

The Witherslack Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A special educational needs institution is seeking a Design Technology Teacher to support children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The role includes delivering lessons, providing individualised support, and collaborating with staff and families. The ideal candidate has QTS and experience with special educational needs, showing commitment to inclusivity and safeguarding.

Benefits

Full induction and on-the-job training

Full school holidays

Promotion from within the group

Flexible benefits

Teachers' Pension

Employee assistance and wellbeing tools

Beautiful working environments

£1,000 recruitment reward

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and previous teaching experience.
• Experience working with pupils with special educational needs, especially ASD or SEMH.
• Commitment to inclusivity and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Design Technology lessons to pupils with diverse needs.
• Plan, develop and assess lessons that enable pupils to progress.
• Provide individualised support and work closely with support staff.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and external agencies.

Skills

Teaching experience

Experience with ASD/SEMH

Commitment to inclusivity

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Design Technology Teacher

Witherslack Group – Cumberland School – Full time

We are looking for a teacher who can support children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You will help them learn, develop abilities and raise self‑esteem. Resilience and dedication are essential.

You will work within a supportive environment that includes in‑house psychologists, teaching assistants and therapy professionals. Our school offers well‑resourced classrooms, a new Key Stage 4 vocational centre and the Cruyff Foundation special Cruyff Court.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Design Technology lessons to pupils with diverse needs, including ASD and SEMH.
• Plan, develop and assess lessons that enable pupils to progress and build self‑confidence.
• Provide individualised support and work closely with support staff to meet pupils’ learning goals.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and external agencies to promote pupil wellbeing.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and previous teaching experience.
• Experience working with pupils with special educational needs, especially ASD or SEMH.
• Commitment to inclusivity and safeguarding.

Benefits

• Training: full induction and on‑the‑job training.
• Holiday: full school holidays.
• Career progression: promotion from within the group.
• Flexible benefits: options to increase or decrease benefits such as life insurance.
• Pension: Teachers' Pension and attractive TPS alternative.
• Wellbeing: employee assistance, wellbeing tools and medical cover.
• Beautiful working environments with top facilities.
• Recruitment reward: £1,000 bonus for recommend‑a‑friend referrals.

Inclusion & Equality

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Position subject to enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and online search.