Design & Food Tech Teacher; Beckenham

Position Details

Job Title: Design & Food Tech Teacher

Location: Baston House School, Bromley, Kent, BR2 7AB

Salary: Up to £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: March 2026

UK applicants only; no sponsorship available.

At Baston House, learning is hands‑on, engaging, and full of possibilities. You’ll 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’ll 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.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and external professionals to enhance learning.
• 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).
• Experience teaching autistic or SEN pupils (highly desirable).
• Creative, adaptable, and passionate about inspiring young people.
• Collaborative, supportive, and committed to fostering an inclusive school environment.
• Dedicated to helping pupils achieve their full potential.

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.

By fostering a strong sense of community and personalised learning, Baston House ensures every pupil is valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

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.

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 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 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.

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

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.