Design and Technology Teacher

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

LGPS / TPS pension

Professional development

Staff training days

Employee assistance

Retail discounts

Family friendly policies

Job summary

EIAT invites applications for a Design & Technology Teacher to support creative and practical learning within our educational setting at Queensbury School in North Birmingham. The role focuses on developing design thinking, technical confidence and hands-on skills for students aged 11–19.

We seek an innovative, well-organised professional with a strong ability to plan and deliver practical lessons, while maintaining a safe learning environment and constructive feedback for students.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Design & Technology lessons in classroom settings.
• Strong understanding of design processes, materials, and practical techniques.
• Ability to manage practical activities safely and confidently.
• Good communication, planning and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach practical lessons that combine design thinking, creativity and technical skills.
• Guide students through project stages, from research and planning to final production.
• Support safe and responsible use of tools, materials and equipment.
• Encourage students to test ideas, solve problems and improve their work.
• Provide feedback that helps students develop both practical and written outcomes.
• Maintain an organised learning space that supports focused practical work.

Skills

DT teaching

Classroom delivery

Safety management

Curriculum planning

Communication

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

EIAT is a thriving Multi Academy Trust in North Birmingham incorporating Wilson Stuart School, Mayfield School, Queensbury School, The Hive College, Lime Tree Nursery and Blue Sky Nursery. We strive to share best practice and work in cohesive, collaborative and innovative ways. Our ethos is 'Better Never Ends'.

Queensbury School isa specialist provision for students aged 11-19. Our staff take a creative approach in teaching pupils according to their educational needs, ensuring delivery of personalised curriculums in a way that maximises achievement and personal development.

About the role:

Can you bring creativity, practical skills, and technical knowledge into engaging Design & Technology lessons?

Queensbury School requires a Design & Technology Teacher to support creative and practical learning within our educational setting. We are looking for an innovative and well-organised professional who can help students develop design thinking, technical confidence and hands-on skills.

Responsibilities of a Design & Technology Teacher

• Teach practical lessons that combine design thinking, creativity and technical skills
• Guide students through project stages, from research and planning to final production
• Support safe and responsible use to tools, materials and equipment
• Encourage students to test ideas, solve problems and improve their work
• Provide feedback that helps students develop both practical and written outcomes
• Maintain an organised learning space that supports focused practical work

Requirements for Design & Technology Teacher

• Experience delivering Design & Technology lessons in classroom settings
• Strong understanding of design processes, materials, and practical techniques
• Ability to manage practical activities safely and confidently
• Good communication, planning and organisational skills

ECT Applications most welcome.

What the school offers its staff

• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values every employee.
• A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students.
• Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.
• 10 staff training days across the academic year; one or two of these days may be aggregated which means completing training outside of normal working hours in twilight sessions.
• An Employee Assistance Programme via the BHSF App – including free totally confidential support, access to a GP 24/7 and counselling.
• Access to discounts and offers at many well-known retailers and other organisations via the BHSF App.
• Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) for Teachers.
• Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff based on length of service, starting at 29 days pro-rata, rising to 32 at 5 years’ plus service and 34 following 10 years’ plus service. Teachers annual leave is in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions.
• Family friendly policies.
• Onsite parking at all sites.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.