Design Technology & Art Teacher

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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.

About Us

Dibden Park School is a brand-new independent specialist school based in Southampton. We provide inclusive education within a safe and nurturing environment for students with complex needs, including social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges, communication and interaction difficulties, and associated behaviours. Our focus is on meeting each pupil’s individual needs and helping them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special…