How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance
and were putting wellbeing first.
Thats why were proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW
and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether its already in place or just around the corner, nows the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Job Title:Design & Food Tech Teacher
Location: Baston House School, Bromley, Kent BR2 7AB
Salary:
35,000 - 46,000 per annum (
not pro rata
)
Hours:
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start:
October 2025
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Design & Food Technology Teacher to join our amazing team at Baston House School in Bromley.
About the Role
We are seeking a creative and dynamic teacher to bring innovative and exciting learning opportunities to life. You will provide a varied and high-quality education for our students, focusing primarily on practical and technical skills, in line with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
Although you may have a particular specialism, this role would also suit someone eager to continue developing their own skills alongside our pupils
for example, in smart materials, CAD/CAM, graphics, textiles, resistant materials, electronics, photography, or animation.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver engaging, practical lessons that support student development across a range of technical and creative subjects.
Maintain vigilance with respect to Health and Safety, promptly reporting or addressing hazards to minimise risk.
Operate at all times in line with safeguarding, child protection, behaviour, and related policies.
Report issues or incidents relating to staff and students promptly to the relevant line manager.
Participate in training, supervision, and annual reviews, taking responsibility for your own professional development.
Work to promote the school as a valued, professional part of the community.
Uphold the schools values, maintaining high standards of behaviour and professional conduct.
Undertake any additional reasonable and relevant duties as required.
Qualifications/Experience:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience working with autistic or SEN pupils (highly desirable)
About Us
Baston House is an independent day specialist provider of education and care for young people and adults aged 5 to 19 years who have been diagnosed with Autism (ASC).
Baston House School ensures that our school environment supports learning and promotes the well-being of pupils and staff through a strong sense of community cohesion. Creating a sense of community, develop social understanding, improve well-being, enhance academic achievement, and develop independence are at the root of our school community. We work hard to provide a safe school where pupils are included in every aspect of school life.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. 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 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running.
Why join Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so youll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
Your Wellbeing Matters
access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package thats right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*Youll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
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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