Design Technology Teacher

Caretech; England; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A special school for children with autism is looking for a Design Technology Teacher to join their committed team. The role involves planning and delivering engaging lessons while ensuring the welfare and progress of students. Applicants should have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), experience in teaching Design Technology, and strong communication skills. The school values creativity and aims to support students with special educational needs in their learning journey.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching Design Technology and working alongside Teaching Assistants.
• A reflective practitioner committed to outstanding teaching and learning.
• Leadership experience in curriculum development is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 - 4.
• Provide constructive feedback to help students improve their design skills.
• Foster creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression in students.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience in teaching Design Technology

Excellent classroom management skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience with young people with special educational needs

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

Design Technology Teacher

Contract type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: Up to £43,680K per annum

Hours: 40 hours a week

Start date: September 2026

Grateley House School is a special school for children and young people aged 11-19 with a diagnosis of autism and other associated needs. We are seeking a dynamic, committed, and innovative educator to take on the role of Design Technology Teacher.

The school delivers the National Curriculum and students are supported to access a range of subjects by experienced subject teachers and teaching assistants, with input from a therapy team. The successful candidate will ensure that our students engage in learning and are equipped with all the tools they need to progress.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging and innovative lessons across Key Stages 3 - 4.
• Provide constructive feedback to help students improve their design skills.
• Foster creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression in students.
• Play an active role in the extra-curricular life of the school.
• Work effectively within a supporting and high achieving team.

What we are looking for:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in a relevant subject.
• Experience of teaching Design Technology and working alongside Teaching Assistants to ensure the best outcomes for students.
• Excellent classroom management skills and a desire to try new strategies to ensure students engage with the subject.
• A reflective practitioner committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning.
• Leadership experience in curriculum development or a similar capacity is desirable.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• A commitment to whole-school values and working collaboratively to support student development.
• Experience of working with young people with special educational needs.
• A forward-thinking educator with the vision and enthusiasm to help shape the future of DT education at Grateley House School.

Safeguarding and Equality

Cambian is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.

Grateley House School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Cambian will also conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.