Design Technology Teacher (Resistant Materials) – Birmingham
A ‘Good’ Ofsted-rated secondary school in Birmingham is looking to appoint a dedicated Design Technology Teacher specialising in Resistant Materials. This is a full-time, long-term role starting in October 2025, offering the opportunity to inspire creativity and innovation in pupils across KS3 and KS4.
Key Details
* Start Date: October 2025
* Contract: Full-time, long-term
* Specialism: Design Technology – Resistant Materials
* Key Stages: KS3 & KS4
* Location: Birmingham
* Ofsted Rating: Good
* Status: QTS required; ECTs welcome to apply
The Role
You will be responsible for teaching Resistant Materials across KS3 and KS4, delivering engaging, practical, and theory-based lessons. The role includes full teaching responsibilities—planning, delivery, and assessment—while supporting students to develop strong technical and design skills. You will also prepare pupils for GCSE exams, encouraging innovation, problem-solving, and confidence in using a range of tools and materials.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a qualified teacher with a specialism in Design Technology, specifically Resistant Materials. Strong classroom management, creativity, and a passion for hands-on learning are essential. Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and ECTs who are eager to make an impact in a supportive department.
The School
This Birmingham secondary school has a strong reputation for both academic achievement and pastoral care. With a well-resourced Design Technology department and a commitment to practical, skills-based learning, the school offers an excellent environment for DT teachers to thrive. Staff benefit from a collaborative culture and supportive leadership, ensuring both students and teachers are encouraged to achieve their best.
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.