Design Technology Teacher

Are you a passionate Design & Technology teacher who believes learning should be practical, purposeful and inspiring? We're looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our team and help transform the lives of young people through creative, hands-on learning. This is more than teaching Design & Technology-it's about giving pupils the confidence, resilience and life skills they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. Whether you're an experienced teacher or an ambitious professional looking for your next challenge, you'll become 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 achievement and provide targeted support for pupils who need it most.
• Develop pupils' 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 pupils, families, colleagues and external agencies to support outstanding outcomes.
• Contribute to wider school life, curriculum development and continuous school improvement.
  
  PgCert Education or equivalent with DT Experience required
• Delivers consistently high-quality teaching and has high expectations for every pupil.
• Can engage and motivate learners with diverse needs and abilities.
• Understands the importance of inclusive education and effective differentiation.
• Is a reflective practitioner who is committed to continual professional development.
• Driving licence required
  
  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.
Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact. We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

We place pupils 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 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.
• 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