Job Title: Design & Technology Teacher

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

School Type: 11–18 Secondary School & Sixth Form

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: MPS / UPS

Role Overview

An innovative secondary school in Birmingham is seeking a creative, practical, and enthusiastic Design & Technology Teacher to join their thriving D&T department ASAP. In this hands-on teaching role, you will deliver dynamic Design & Technology lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE), guiding pupils through product design, workshop safety, material properties, and practical fabrication. Depending on your background, there may also be opportunities to deliver Key Stage 5 (A Level) or contribute to specialist areas such as Product Design, Timbers, or Engineering. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers are equally encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging theoretical and practical D&T lessons in alignment with the National Curriculum and GCSE exam board specifications.

• Maintain rigorous health, safety, and workshop hygiene standards across all practical design spaces, ensuring compliance with machinery safety and COSHH regulations.

• Instruct pupils in the safe use of hand tools, workshop machinery, CAD/CAM software (e.g., 2D Design, SolidWorks), and rapid prototyping tools (3D printers, laser cutters).

• Track and evaluate pupil progress through regular practical assessment and coursework guidance, driving GCSE attainment and design quality.

• Collaborate with department colleagues and workshop technicians to manage equipment maintenance, material stock, and extra-curricular STEM projects.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Design & Technology, Product Design, Industrial Design, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Recognized UK teaching qualification with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or QTLS.

• Proven teaching experience or strong placement record in secondary Design & Technology, with up-to-date knowledge of GCSE specifications and workshop safety protocols.

• Strong classroom management, practical workshop supervision, and organizational capabilities.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• Modern, well-equipped D&T workshops featuring contemporary CAD/CAM technologies, traditional woodworking/metalworking machinery, and dedicated technician support.

• Supportive senior leadership team committed to staff wellbeing, structured ECT mentorship, and continuous professional development (CPD).

• Convenient Birmingham location with excellent public transport connections across the West Midlands and free on-site staff parking.

• Competitive national pay scale (MPS/UPS) and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

Application

To apply for this Design & Technology Teacher role at an innovative secondary school in Birmingham, starting ASAP, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.