Design & Technology Teacher – Innovative Secondary School in Birmingham
- Permanent, Full-time
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.