Design Technology Teacher

Design Technology Teacher (Art & Food Technology) – SEMH School in Harlow

Do you have a passion for Design Technology, Art, or Food Technology? Do you have experience working with students with SEMH, SEBD or ASD? Are you confident managing challenging behaviour and delivering engaging, practical lessons?

This specialist school based in Harlow is seeking a committed and resilient Design Technology Teacher with experience supporting young people with additional needs and behavioural challenges.

This is a specialist SEMH school that caters for young people who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream education.

The successful Design Technology Teacher will have the opportunity to work in an outstanding school with an international reputation in special education, curriculum innovation, and resources.

The Role

As a Design Technology Teacher, you will be teaching secondary-aged pupils (KS3–KS4) across a range of practical subjects including:

• Design Technology (core specialism)
• Art & Creative Design
• Food Technology / Nutrition

You will be working with students with SEMH/SEBD needs and challenging behaviour, delivering engaging, hands-on lessons that support both academic progress and emotional development.

You will also:

• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons tailored to individual needs
• Create a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment
• Use practical subjects as a tool to re-engage students in education
• Support students through personalised education plans
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress
• Work collaboratively with support staff and external professionals

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching qualification (preferred)
• Experience teaching Design Technology, Art, or Food Technology
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Experience working with SEMH, SEN, or challenging behaviour
• The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• Experience teaching secondary-aged pupils (KS3–KS4)
• A flexible and creative approach to teaching practical subjects
• A current DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality lessons across DT, Art, and Food Technology
• Adapt the curriculum to meet diverse learning and behavioural needs
• Promote engagement, confidence, and independence in students
• Work closely with teaching assistants and pastoral teams
• Liaise with external professionals such as social workers and therapists
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive school culture

The School Offers:

• A committed and enthusiastic staff team
• High-quality professional development opportunities
• The chance to make a real impact on students’ lives
• A supportive and structured working environment
• An opportunity to shape the future direction of the department
• A purposeful, engaging, and student-centred learning environment

This is a full-time, long-term position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

If you are passionate about using practical and creative subjects to inspire and re-engage young people, this is a highly rewarding opportunity.

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TLTP Group is an Equal Opportunities employer. Subject to observance of all UK and EU current legislation, we shall not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, colour, gender (birth or reassigned), sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, marital status, ethnic or national origin, health, pregnancy, childcare responsibilities or criminal records. Candidates from such groups are actively encouraged to apply.