Queenswood School is set across two sites in a beautiful rural location in Herefordshire. We are an Independent Specialist day school specialising in the education and care of children and young people between the age of 11 to 19 years who are diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum. We are looking for an experienced Lead for English across the school.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and skilled Design & Technology Teacher to join our STEAM Discipline on a short-term FTC for the remainder of the academic year. The successful candidate will inspire Autistic and Neurodivergent pupils through creative, practical, and challenging learning experiences across KS3 and KS4.
You will be passionate about the role of D&T in a modern curriculum, confident in delivering high‑quality lessons, and committed to helping all pupils achieve their best.
Who we're looking for...
We are looking for someone who:
1. Has excellent subject knowledge across D&T specialisms (, Product Design and Resistant Materials).
2. Is able to deliver engaging and meaningful practical lessons that develop creativity, independence, and problem‑solving.
3. Works collaboratively as part of a supportive discipline.
4. Has high expectations for all pupils and a commitment to inclusion.
5. Contributes actively to curriculum development and enrichment opportunities (clubs, competitions, STEAM events, etc.).
6. Holds (or is working towards) QTS.
What We Offer
At Queenswood School, you will benefit from:
7. A welcoming and collaborative STEAM discipline.
8. Well‑equipped workshop, resources, and opportunities to develop.
9. A commitment to staff wellbeing, development, and continuous professional learning.
10. A school culture rooted in positive values and ethos.
Our benefits include exclusive access to reward and discount scheme, comprehensive induction, commitment to your ongoing training and career progression, Teacher pension scheme, paid for enhanced DBS, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme and more!
As part of Aspris Children’s Services, we are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. We ask that you can demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills and life experience and in return we will give you all the training and support you need to progress.
Above all, we provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most.
If you want to progress your career in Education, Aspris Children’s Services will help you get there.
Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools. TE25