Design technology teacher

Design Technology Teacher

Key Details

Position: Design Technology Teacher – Food Technology / Resistant Materials specialism

Location: Ofsted-rated Good secondary school, Solihull

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, long-term

Status: QTS required; ECTs welcome

Key Stages: KS3 & KS4

Curriculum: Hospitality & Catering

The Role
An Ofsted-rated Good secondary school in Solihull is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Design Technology Teacher with a specialism in Food Technology and/or Resistant Materials to join their department from September 2026 on a full-time, long-term basis.
The successful candidate will teach Design Technology across KS3 and KS4, with a particular focus on Hospitality & Catering qualifications. You will deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons that develop students' understanding of nutrition, food preparation, health and safety, customer service, and the hospitality industry.
The role will involve planning and delivering lessons, preparing students for assessments and coursework requirements, monitoring progress, and maintaining safe and organised practical learning environments. You will play a key role in developing students' creativity, confidence, and practical skills while helping them gain valuable knowledge of the catering and hospitality sector.

The Candidate
The successful candidate will:

Hold QTS; ECTs are welcome to apply

Have experience teaching Design Technology at secondary level

Be confident delivering Hospitality & Catering and/or Food Technology at KS3 and KS4

Ideally have experience teaching Resistant Materials, although this is not essential

Demonstrate strong classroom management and organisational skills

Be committed to supporting pupil progress and achievement

Have a passion for practical learning and vocational education

The School
The school is an Ofsted-rated Good secondary school in Solihull with a supportive leadership team and a well-resourced Design Technology department. Staff benefit from collaborative planning, excellent facilities, clear behaviour systems, and a positive working environment where professional development and high-quality teaching are highly valued.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Technology Teacher seeking a full-time, long-term role in Solihull starting September 2026, offering the chance to work within a supportive school community and inspire students through engaging practical and vocational learning experiences.

Due to the number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.