Design Technology Teacher

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Job Title: Design Technology Teacher
Location: Westbourne School, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 2EL
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 08:30am - 04:30pm
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: January 2027
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

About the Role

Bring creativity to life and inspire students to achieve more.

Are you a creative, enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who can inspire young people to explore their ideas, develop new skills and discover their potential? We're looking for a passionate Design Technology Teacher to make learning exciting, practical and purposeful, helping students turn their ideas into reality.

From designing and experimenting to problem-solving and creating finished products, you'll use your subject knowledge and creativity to engage students, build their confidence and celebrate their achievements. Every lesson is an opportunity to spark curiosity, develop practical skills and help young people experience success.

Our dedicated and caring teams make a real difference to the lives of children and young people, helping them feel valued, supported and empowered to reach their potential. As a Design Technology Teacher, you'll bring patience, encouragement and high expectations to the classroom, creating opportunities for every student to get involved, try something new and achieve more than they thought possible.

What you will be doing

• Planning and delivering a creative Design Technology curriculum, with clear learning aims and meaningful outcomes.
• Teaching practical skills and supporting students to explore materials, tools, processes and design ideas safely.
• Adapting activities, resources and approaches to meet a range of learning needs and abilities.
• Creating a calm, inclusive classroom where students are encouraged to contribute, build independence and take pride in their work.
• Assessing progress, providing constructive feedback and using what you learn to shape future teaching.
• Working closely with colleagues, families and other professionals to support students' learning, wellbeing and development.
• Contributing to the wider life of the school and upholding its safeguarding and health and safety responsibilities.

About You

• Qualified Teacher Status, or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Relevant subject knowledge and the ability to teach practical Design Technology confidently.
• A commitment to inclusive teaching and adapting learning to suit a range of needs.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills, with a calm and encouraging approach.
• An understanding of the importance of health and safety when teaching practical activities.
• A willingness to work collaboratively and contribute to the wider life of the school.

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About Our School

Westbourne School provides specialist education for students aged 8-18 across two sites. We offer a broad, balanced and personalised curriculum that combines academic and vocational learning with life skills, personal development and enrichment, supporting each student to build confidence, independence and the skills they need for their future.

As a teacher at Westbourne, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, purposeful learning. You will adapt your teaching to meet the individual needs, abilities and aspirations of our students, many of whom may have experienced barriers to learning in previous educational settings. Differentiation, personalised learning strategies and a nurturing, trauma-informed approach are key to ensuring that every student feels valued, supported and able to achieve their potential.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

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 the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students 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

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

OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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.