Design & Food Tech Teacher

Full Job Description

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.

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.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Job Title: Design & Food Tech Teacher
Location: Baston House School, Bromley, Kent BR2 7AB
Salary:     £39,000 - £46,000 per annum, dependent on experience (not pro rata)
Hours:      37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        December 2025
UK applicants only; no sponsorship available

As part of our continued growth, Baston House School in Bromley is seeking an experienced Design & Food Technology Teacher to join our dynamic and supportive team, inspiring pupils to explore creativity and develop practical skills.

About the Role

At Baston House, we believe learning should be engaging, hands-on, and full of possibilities. You will deliver exciting lessons that encourage pupils to explore, experiment, and discover new skills—whether in smart materials, CAD/CAM, graphics, textiles, resistant materials, electronics, photography, or animation.

We welcome teachers who are passionate about developing their own expertise alongside pupils, bringing energy, creativity, and a growth mindset to the classroom every day. You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and the celebration of each child’s achievements.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver inspiring, practical lessons that bring learning to life
• Develop creative resources and activities tailored to pupils’ needs
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and external professionals to enhance learning
• Participate in ongoing professional development, sharing ideas and learning with the team
• Promote Baston House as a hub of creativity, professionalism, and care

Who We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience working with autistic or SEN pupils (highly desirable)
• Creative, adaptable, and enthusiastic about inspiring young people
• Collaborative, supportive, and committed to fostering an inclusive school environment
• Passionate about helping pupils achieve their full potential

At Baston House, every lesson is an opportunity to make a difference. You’ll be empowered to innovate, develop your own skills, and play a central role in a school that celebrates curiosity, creativity, and the unique potential of every pupil. If you’re ready to bring your ideas, energy, and passion to a place where they truly matter, this is the role for you.

About Us

Baston House is an independent day specialist provider of education and care for young people and adults aged 5 to 19 years who have been diagnosed with Autism (ASC).

Baston House School ensures that our school environment supports learning and promotes the well-being of pupils and staff through a strong sense of community cohesion. Creating a sense of community, develop social understanding, improve well-being, enhance academic achievement, and develop independence are at the root of our school community. We work hard to provide a safe school where pupils are included in every aspect of school life.

For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

We place the outcomes of the pupils 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.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

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

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. 

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