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Job Title:
Digital Media Teacher Location:
3 Dimensions School, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3AJ Hours:
40 per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm Salary:
From £39,000.00 per annum (not pro rata) Contract:
Permanent | Term Time Only Start:
September 2026 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
The Digital Media Teacher is responsible for delivering engaging, high-quality learning across Digital Media, Creative Technologies and IT/Computing. The role focuses on developing creativity, practical digital skills and confidence, while supporting learners’ wellbeing and progression to positive future outcomes.
Plan and deliver a broad, balanced and purposeful curriculum in Digital Media, Creative Technologies and IT/Computing
Design learning experiences that develop creative expression, practical digital skills, and communication through digital platforms
Use adaptive, responsive teaching to ensure all learners can access, engage with and succeed in learning
Create an inclusive learning environment that encourages exploration, creativity and pride in work
Contribute to a coherent, flexible curriculum aligned with the school vision and ISA framework
Deliver relevant, applied and project-based learning with clear real‑world and employability links
Support accredited pathways including Functional Skills, GCSEs (as appropriate) and BTEC/vocational media qualifications
Monitor progress, provide clear and motivating feedback, and celebrate achievement at all levels
Build strong, trusting relationships that support confidence, resilience, independence and wellbeing
Adapt practice to meet the needs of learners with SEMH and additional needs
Essential Criteria
Teaching qualification (QTS or equivalent experience)
Experience teaching Digital Media, IT or Computing
Understanding of Functional Skills, GCSE and/or BTEC pathways
Ability to deliver inclusive, adaptive teaching to meet diverse needs
Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to student-centred practice
A creative, flexible and reflective approach to teaching and learning
About Us
3 Dimensions School is in an exciting phase of growth and development. With not just one, but two school sites! Resulting in a far wider offer of educational places, and a wealth of opportunities for young people with SEN (i.e., Learning difficulties, speech, language and communication difficulties, Autism, ADHD, SEMH, PDA, Attachment Disorder, and young people who have experienced previous trauma).
3 Dimensions School is an Options Autism School, within the Outcomes First Group. We are an inclusive, forward-thinking school, who embrace diversity.
This opportunity is within commutable distance of Chard, Ilminster, Honiton and surrounding areas.
For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone 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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