Design Technology Teacher – Birmingham – September Start
Are you an enthusiastic Design Technology teacher with a passion for inspiring the next generation of creators, makers, and problem-solvers? A forward-thinking secondary school in Birmingham is looking to appoint a talented DT teacher for a full-time, long-term position starting in September 2025. Whether you're an experienced teacher or an ECT looking to kickstart your career in a supportive environment, this opportunity could be an ideal fit.
Key Details:
1. Position: Design Technology Teacher (QTS or ECT welcome)
2. Location: Birmingham
3. Start Date: September 2025
4. Rate: £175–£250 per day (depending on experience)
5. Contract: Full-time, long-term
6. Key Stages: KS3 & KS4
The Role:
You’ll be delivering engaging and practical Design Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4, with the freedom to shape your lessons around your specialism—whether it’s Product Design, Resistant Materials, Graphics, or Textiles. The successful candidate will plan and deliver lessons that combine creativity, technical skill, and theoretical understanding, while preparing students for GCSE assessments. You’ll also contribute to the department’s extra-curricular offering, including clubs, competitions, and project-based learning.
The Candidate:
We’re looking for a qualified teacher with QTS (or an ECT completing training this year) who brings energy, subject knowledge, and excellent classroom management. You should be confident in delivering the DT curriculum and creating a positive, hands-on learning environment. A background in CAD/CAM, 3D printing, or sustainability in design would be a bonus, but not essential. What matters most is a genuine passion for the subject and the ability to engage students of all abilities.
The School:
This is a popular secondary school in Birmingham known for its inclusive ethos, supportive leadership, and strong focus on practical, skills-based education. The DT department is well-resourced with modern equipment and benefits from a collaborative team that welcomes new ideas. The school has a growing reputation for innovation in STEM and creative subjects and invests in CPD for all staff.
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.