Design & Technology Teacher

Design & Technology Teacher (BBBH
1354) Acton, England

Salary: GBP
30,000 - GBP
35,500 per annum

Design & Technology Teacher

Location: Acton, W3

Contract: Long-term/Permanent

Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance (dependent on experience)

Start Date: September 2026

Commutable From: Ealing, Brent, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea

The Opportunity: Long Term Futures is seeking a passionate and innovative Design & Technology Teacher to join an Ofsted Outstanding specialist SEN provision in Acton from September 2026. This unique setting supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASD), SEMH, ADHD, and communication difficulties, through a highly personalised and therapeutic approach to learning. The school places a strong emphasis on vocational learning pathways, providing pupils with practical, real-world experiences that prepare them for further education, employment, and independent living.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering an engaging DT curriculum that develops creativity, technical skills, confidence, and employability.

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated DT lessons across KS3 & KS4
• Support vocational learning pathways and employability-focused projects
• Adapt lessons to meet EHCP outcomes and individual learning needs
• Develop pupils' practical, creative, and problem-solving skills
• Create a safe, structured, and inclusive workshop environment
• Assess, monitor, and track pupil progress effectively
• Work collaboratively with therapists, support staff, and senior leaders
• Promote positive behaviour, independence, and engagement in learning

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – Essential
• Experience teaching Design & Technology in a secondary or specialist setting
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN, particularly ASD and SEMH
• Strong understanding of differentiated teaching and vocational education
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• Passion for practical learning and preparing pupils for future pathways
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education

• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout the recruitment process
• Opportunities within outstanding specialist and alternative provisions
• Access to CPD focused on SEN, vocational education, and therapeutic practice
• Long-term/permanent opportunities aligned with your experience and career goals

If you are a qualified secondary teacher in another subject, we are also recruiting across a range of disciplines; please apply to discuss alternative opportunities.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.