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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: December 2025
UK applicants only; no sponsorship available
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.
About the Role
At Baston House, learning is hands-on, engaging, and full of possibilities. Youll deliver exciting lessons that encourage pupils to explore, experiment, and createwhether 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. Youll be part of a team that celebrates collaboration, innovation, and the achievements of every child.
What Youll Be Doing
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
Who Were Looking For
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
At Baston House, every lesson is an opportunity to ignite curiosity, develop skills, and celebrate individuality. Youll have the freedom to innovate, grow professionally, and make a lasting impact in a school that truly values your ideas, energy, and expertise.
About Us
Baston House School is an independent day specialist school in Bromley, Kent, supporting children and young people aged 519 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 have 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 are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
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.
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 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.
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