Creative Design & Technology Teacher (DT)

Marchant Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a Design & Technology Teacher for a highly regarded Birmingham school. The role covers KS3 to KS5, combining theory with practical work to build students' creativity and technical skills.

You will plan and deliver engaging lessons, manage workshops safely, and contribute to curriculum development and wider school life. A competitive salary is available, dependent on experience. QTS or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• QTS or a recognised equivalent teaching qualification.
• Strong knowledge across Design & Technology.
• Experience teaching DT in a UK secondary school.
• Ability to teach KS3-KS5, including KS5 where appropriate.
• Strong practical knowledge with relevant tools, materials and processes.
• Effective classroom management and communication.
• Commitment to supporting diverse abilities and fostering creativity.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging DT lessons across KS3-KS5.
• Teach product design, resistant materials and practical design skills.
• Support students through design, development and evaluation projects.
• Assess progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and workshop safety.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop the DT curriculum.
• Contribute to extracurricular activities and wider school life.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

DT subject knowledge

KS3-KS5 delivery

Practical design skills

Classroom management

Creativity & inclusion

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Tools

Workshop tools knowledge

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a Design & Technology Teacher for a highly regarded Birmingham school. The role covers KS3 to KS5, combining theory with practical work to build students' creativity and technical skills.

You will plan and deliver engaging lessons, manage workshops safely, and contribute to curriculum development and wider school life. A competitive salary is available, dependent on experience. QTS or equivalent is required.