Design Technologies Teacher

Acorn Education and Care

Design Technologies Teacher

£35000

Acorn Education and Care, Truro

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 20 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 3b8d66c9df8e4bf5adb8ea9b3c78e37c

Full Job Description

To raise standards of pupil attainment and achievement within the faculty. Monitor and support pupil progress through liaising with the Academic Intervention Co-ordinator as appropriate.

To be accountable for pupil progress and outcomes within the faculty and ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils studying in the department across all Key Stages.

To be accountable for leading and developing the faculty curriculum. Ensure the range of subjects and qualifications are regularly reviewed in response to national developments and the needs of the school and students.

To deploy financial and physical resources within the faculty effectively to support the school and faculty development plans and to work in conjunction with the Senior Leadership Team to develop, implement and evaluate the whole school faculty strategy.

  • Teaching Qualification or working towards

    Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent)., Oak Tree School in Truro has recently expanded and developed two new buildings and undergone a successful inspection from Ofsted allowing us to offer a wider age range of pupils from 5 - 18 years the opportunity to have the best education possible. Oak Tree School is a specialist SEMH provision positioned near the city of Truro in Cornwall. The school provides full-time specialist co-education for up to 135 pupils and young people aged 5 to 18 who experience social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours. These pupils and young people often cannot cope, function or achieve within a mainstream environment. The aim is to provide a structured, nurturing approach, with pupils accessing a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum to meet their significant needs.


  • This opportunity is in Truro which is within commutable distance of Redruth, St Austell and surrounding areas.

    We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education and care for vulnerable pupils and young people. 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.

    Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll 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 that's right for you, including:
  • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits

  • 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad

  • Cycle to Work Schemes

  • Electric Car Purchase Scheme

  • Critical illness cover


  • And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll 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 and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

  • You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.