Teacher of Design Technology - Food Technology - Maternity Cover in Beckenham

Baston House School is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Design & Food Technology Teacher to join our vibrant, supportive team. This is your chance to make a real difference by helping pupils develop practical skills, confidence, and a love of learning.

You will deliver exciting lessons that encourage pupils to explore, experiment, and create whether in smart materials, CAD/CAM, graphics, textiles, resistant materials, electronics, photography, or animation. We value teachers who are passionate about developing their own expertise alongside their pupils, bringing energy, creativity, and a growth mindset to the classroom. You will be part of a team that celebrates collaboration, innovation, and the achievements of every child.

• Deliver practical, engaging, and inspiring lessons that bring Design & Food Technology to life
• Develop creative resources and activities tailored to pupils' individual needs
• Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development
• Participate in ongoing professional development and share ideas within the team
• Promote Baston House as a hub of creativity, professionalism, and care

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required. Experience teaching autistic or SEN pupils is highly desirable. We are looking for someone who is creative, adaptable, and passionate about inspiring young people. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, supportive, and committed to fostering an inclusive school environment, dedicated to helping pupils achieve their full potential.

You will have the freedom to innovate, grow professionally, and make a lasting impact in a school that truly values your ideas, energy, and expertise. Baston House School is an independent day specialist school in Bromley, Kent, supporting children and young people aged 5-19 with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and associated needs. The school provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where pupils are fully included in all aspects of school life. Our focus is on developing academic skills, social understanding, emotional wellbeing, and independence, enabling each pupil to achieve positive outcomes and prepare for their next steps.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has 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 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.

Benefits include:

• 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

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.