Design & Technology Teacher – SEND School – January 2026
A welcoming and well-resourced SEND school is looking for a Design & Technology Teacher to join the team on a permanent basis. The school has outstanding facilities, excellent access to specialist equipment and a leadership team that genuinely prioritises staff wellbeing and student success. Learners have a primary diagnosis of autism and moderate learning needs, and benefit from small classes, consistent routines and a supportive learning environment.
As a Design & Technology Teacher, you will deliver practical and engaging lessons that develop creativity, problem-solving and independence. You will be supported by experienced Teaching Assistants and work closely with pastoral and therapy teams to ensure every child can achieve their full potential. This role requires a QTS or QTLS Design & Technology Teacher.
Role Responsibilities:
Plan and deliver D&T lessons tailored to individual learning needs
Teach small groups of students with autism and moderate learning needs
Maintain a safe, structured and purposeful workshop environment
Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and wider support teams
Track progress and adapt planning to support varied learning styles
Encourage practical skills, confidence and personal developmentRequirements:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience teaching Design & Technology (SEND experience beneficial but not essential)
Ability to differentiate lessons and support communication needs
A patient, calm and supportive approach to classroom management
Strong teamwork and communication skillsThis is a fantastic opportunity for a Design & Technology Teacher who is passionate about hands-on learning and helping students thrive in a supportive, nurturing environment.
If you are interested in this Design & Technology Teacher opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other Design & Technology Teacher vacancies or refer a Design & Technology Teacher and ask about our excellent referral scheme.
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