Design Technology Teacher

Design Technology Teacher Opportunity in Birmingham
 
Are you a passionate Design Technology Teacher ready to shape the next generation of creators, makers and problem-solvers? A forward-thinking secondary school in Birmingham is looking for a talented DT teacher to join their team from September 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for both experienced teachers and ECTs who bring energy, creativity and a love for hands-on learning.
 
Key Details

• Position: Design Technology Teacher (QTS or ECT welcome)
• Location: Birmingham
• Start Date: September 2025
• Rate: £175–£250 per day (depending on experience)
• Contract: Full-time, long-term role
• Key Stages: KS3 & KS4

 
The Role
You’ll be teaching Design Technology across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging lessons that spark curiosity and encourage practical problem-solving. The department is well-equipped, with specialist workshops, CAD/CAM facilities, and strong technician support. You’ll be expected to plan and deliver a broad curriculum covering resistant materials, product design and Graphics, depending on your specialism. The ability to contribute to GCSE coursework and raise attainment will be highly valued.
 
The Candidate
We’re looking for a teacher who combines subject expertise with strong classroom management and a clear passion for DT. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an Early Career Teacher, you’ll need to be adaptable, proactive, and keen to inspire a diverse student cohort. Strong organisational skills and the ability to differentiate learning are essential.
You must hold UK QTS (or be on track to obtain it) and have recent classroom-based teaching experience, ideally within the last two years.
 
The School
Located in a well-connected part of Birmingham, this inclusive secondary school is known for its supportive ethos and high expectations. The senior leadership team prioritises staff development and well being, and the DT department enjoys a positive profile within the school. OFSTED rates the school as ‘Good’, with particular praise for its behaviour and leadership.
 
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.