Teacher of Art/Design and Technology - Full-time
1 day ago
Southampton
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. \n That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. \n Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. Job Title: Design Technology and Art Teacher \n Location: Dibden Park School, Southampton SO45 5TD \n Salary: Up to £43,352.00 per annum depending on experience ( not pro rata )\n Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm \n Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only \n 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. \n 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. \n As our D&T and Art Teacher, you will take full responsibility for the learning, progress, and achievement of your students. This role is ideal for a teacher who believes in personalised learning, values inclusion, and is passionate about empowering students through creative subjects. \n Deliver a broad, balanced, and progressive curriculum in Art and Design & Technology \n Promote literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills through creative learning \n Plan and prepare effective long- and medium-term schemes of work \n Set, mark, and assess work in line with school policies \n Use assessment effectively to identify needs, set ambitious targets, and inform planning \n Deliver exciting, creative lessons using a wide range of teaching and assessment methods \n Take a holistic approach to teaching, supporting both academic and personal development \n A passionate and creative teacher of Art and Design & Technology \n Committed to inclusive practice and high-quality teaching \n Motivated to help every learner achieve their full potential \n UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent \n\n If you’re ready to inspire creativity, unlock potential, and make a meaningful difference through Art and Design & Technology, Dibden Park School would love to hear from you. \n Dibden Park School is a brand-new independent specialist school based in Southampton. We provide 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. \n We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care. \n Why join Acorn Education?\n We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. \n We are committed to 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. \n Life Assurance \n~ Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions \n A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits \n Cycle to Work Schemes \n~ Electric Car Purchase Scheme \n~ Critical illness cover \n~ Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. \n\n 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit. \n Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.