Design Technology & Art Teacher
| Posting date: | 19 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £43,352.00 per annum depending on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 January 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Design Technology & Art Teacher |
Summary
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 Technology and Art Teacher
Location: Dibden Park School, Southampton SO45 5TD
Salary: Up to £43,352.00 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: February 2026
UK applicants only — this role does not offer sponsorship
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.
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.
About the Role
As our D&T and Art Teacher, you will take full responsibility for the learning, progress, and achievement of your students. You’ll deliver a broad, balanced, and progressive curriculum, inspiring curiosity and creativity while ensuring continuity and progression across key stages.
This role is ideal for a teacher who believes in personalised learning, values inclusion, and is passionate about empowering students through creative subjects.
Key Responsibilities
Take responsibility for the progress, attainment, and wellbeing of all learners in your classes
Deliver a broad, balanced, and progressive curriculum in Art and Design & Technology
Ensure equality of opportunity and high expectations for all students
Promote literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills through creative learning
Plan and prepare effective long- and medium-term schemes of work
Create a purposeful, engaging, and well-organised learning environment
Teach motivating, well-adapted lessons that meet individual educational needs
Set, mark, and assess work in line with school policies
Use inclusive and differentiated strategies to personalise learning and maximise outcomes
Build positive, respectful, and supportive relationships with learners
Use assessment effectively to identify needs, set ambitious targets, and inform planning
Deliver exciting, creative lessons using a wide range of teaching and assessment methods
Take a holistic approach to teaching, supporting both academic and personal development
Who We’re Looking For
A passionate and creative teacher of Art and Design & Technology
Committed to inclusive practice and high-quality teaching
Confident in adapting learning to meet diverse needs
Motivated to help every learner achieve their full potential
Essential Requirement
UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
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.
Why join Acorn Education?
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.
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.
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.
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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 Technology and Art Teacher
Location: Dibden Park School, Southampton SO45 5TD
Salary: Up to £43,352.00 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: February 2026
UK applicants only — this role does not offer sponsorship
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.
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.
About the Role
As our D&T and Art Teacher, you will take full responsibility for the learning, progress, and achievement of your students. You’ll deliver a broad, balanced, and progressive curriculum, inspiring curiosity and creativity while ensuring continuity and progression across key stages.
This role is ideal for a teacher who believes in personalised learning, values inclusion, and is passionate about empowering students through creative subjects.
Key Responsibilities
Take responsibility for the progress, attainment, and wellbeing of all learners in your classes
Deliver a broad, balanced, and progressive curriculum in Art and Design & Technology
Ensure equality of opportunity and high expectations for all students
Promote literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills through creative learning
Plan and prepare effective long- and medium-term schemes of work
Create a purposeful, engaging, and well-organised learning environment
Teach motivating, well-adapted lessons that meet individual educational needs
Set, mark, and assess work in line with school policies
Use inclusive and differentiated strategies to personalise learning and maximise outcomes
Build positive, respectful, and supportive relationships with learners
Use assessment effectively to identify needs, set ambitious targets, and inform planning
Deliver exciting, creative lessons using a wide range of teaching and assessment methods
Take a holistic approach to teaching, supporting both academic and personal development
Who We’re Looking For
A passionate and creative teacher of Art and Design & Technology
Committed to inclusive practice and high-quality teaching
Confident in adapting learning to meet diverse needs
Motivated to help every learner achieve their full potential
Essential Requirement
UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
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.
Why join Acorn Education?
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.
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.
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.
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