Design Technology Teacher

Design Technology Teacher

Key Details

• Position: Design Technology Teacher
• Specialism: Food Technology / Resistant Materials
• Location: Birmingham
• Start Date: September 2026
• Contract: Full-time, long-term
• Key Stages: KS3 & KS4

The Role
A secondary school in Birmingham is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Design Technology Teacher with a specialism in Food Technology and/or Resistant Materials to join their department from September 2026 on a full-time, long-term basis.
The role involves teaching Design Technology across KS3 and KS4, delivering engaging practical and theory-based lessons that encourage creativity, innovation, and technical problem-solving. You will support students in developing practical skills, design processes, and subject knowledge while preparing them for GCSE coursework and assessments.
Responsibilities include planning and delivering lessons, conducting practical demonstrations, assessing student progress, and maintaining safe and organised workshop and food preparation environments. You will play an important role in helping students develop confidence through hands-on learning and real-world applications of design and technology.

The Candidate
The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS (or equivalent teaching qualification)
• Have experience teaching Design Technology at secondary level
• Be confident delivering Food Technology and/or Resistant Materials across KS3 and KS4
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and organisational skills
• Be passionate about practical learning and student achievement

The School
The school offers a supportive and collaborative working environment with strong leadership and a well-equipped Design Technology department. Staff benefit from shared planning resources, clear behaviour systems, and a positive culture focused on high-quality teaching and learning.

This is a great opportunity for a Design Technology Teacher seeking a full-time long-term role in Birmingham starting September 2026, offering the chance to work within a supportive department and inspire students through practical and creative learning.

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.