Design Technology Teacher

Job description

Job DescriptionJoin Our Team as a Design Technology Teacher!

At Outcomes First Schools, we believe in creating a better work-life balance! If you're passionate about transforming the lives of young people through creative, hands-on learning, we want to hear from you!

Role Overview

Position: Design Technology Teacher

Location: Jubilee School, Waterlooville PO7 7RE

Salary: £40,000 per annum (not pro-rata)

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start Date: November 2026

Note: UK applicants only – no sponsorship available.

About the Role

We're on the lookout for an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our team! This role is more than just teaching Design & Technology; it’s about empowering students with the confidence, resilience, and life skills they need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Whether you're an experienced educator or an ambitious professional seeking your next challenge, you'll be part of a supportive team that values innovation, collaboration, and high-quality teaching.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver engaging, creative, and inclusive lessons that inspire every learner to achieve their full potential.
• Plan, teach, and assess a broad and exciting Design & Technology curriculum, adapting learning to meet individual needs, including those with SEND.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and well-resourced learning environment where curiosity and practical problem-solving thrive.
• Use assessment effectively to monitor progress, celebrate achievements, and provide targeted support for students who need it most.
• Develop students' literacy, numeracy, digital, and employability skills through meaningful Design & Technology projects.
• Promote independence, resilience, teamwork, and confidence through practical learning experiences.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and external agencies to support outstanding outcomes.
• Contribute to wider school life, curriculum development, and continuous school improvement.

About You

• PgCert Education or equivalent with Design Technology experience required.
• Consistently delivers high-quality teaching and maintains high expectations for every student.
• Engages and motivates learners with diverse needs and abilities.
• Understands the importance of inclusive education and effective differentiation.
• Is a reflective practitioner committed to continual professional development.
• Driving licence required.

About Us

Jubilee School is an independent special school in Waterlooville, supporting students aged 5–16 with SEMH and complex needs. We provide a nurturing, safe, and motivating environment where every child is empowered to learn, grow, and achieve. Our personalised, flexible curriculum combines academic, vocational, and life skills pathways to prepare students for a confident and fulfilling future.

With high staff-to-student ratios and a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-focused approach, we ensure each child is supported to reach their full potential. At Jubilee, kindness, courage, and learning come together to help every student thrive.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

OFG Education is committed to a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

southampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English