Teacher of Design Technology Full Time | Temp to Permanent (for the right candidate) Start Date: September 2026 Location: Birmingham Ofsted Rated: Good A well-established, mainstream secondary school in Birmingham, proudly rated Good by Ofsted, is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Teacher of Design Technology to join their team from September 2026 on a full-time, temp-to-permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a committed teacher to secure a long-term position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. The School The school has a strong reputation for: High standards of teaching and learning A positive behaviour culture with clear systems in place Supportive and visible senior leadership Strong staff retention and professional development A well-resourced Design Technology department Students are engaged, respectful and benefit from a broad, balanced curriculum that values practical and creative subjects. The Role The successful candidate will: Teach Design Technology across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable but not essential) Deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that inspire creativity and technical skill Contribute to curriculum development and departmental improvement Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement Specialisms in areas such as Resistant Materials, Product Design, Engineering, Graphics or Food Technology are welcome. Both experienced teachers and ECTs are encouraged to apply. The Ideal Candidate Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Demonstrates strong subject knowledge and classroom management Is committed to raising attainment and supporting all learners Works collaboratively as part of a team What’s on Offer Full-time position starting September 2026 Temp-to-permanent contract for the right teacher Competitive pay in line with experience (MPS/UPS equivalent) Supportive induction and CPD opportunities Opportunity to secure a permanent role within a Good secondary school All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.