Design Technology Teacher

Connex Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Connex Education is seeking a Teacher of Design Technology to join a supportive secondary school in Birmingham from September. This full-time position offers the chance to inspire students through engaging lessons in a creative environment, open to both experienced teachers and ECTs.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay, paid to scale (MPS1 – UPS1)

Supportive school environment

Free access to SEND Toolkit and CPD courses

Funded formal qualifications, including Level 5 TEFL

Wellbeing programme and classroom refresher training

Qualifications

• Recent experience teaching Design Technology in a UK secondary school.
• Passion for delivering engaging lessons.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality Design Technology lessons for KS3 and KS4.
• Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Creative, hands-on learning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS

Job description

Teacher of Design Technology
Location: Birmingham

About the Role
Connex Education is seeking a qualified Teacher of Design Technology to join a welcoming and forward-thinking secondary school located near Harborne, Birmingham. This is a full-time position starting in September, initially for 1 term.

The successful candidate will teach Design Technology across KS3 and KS4, delivering creative and engaging lessons that inspire pupils in areas such as product design, resistant materials, and other DT disciplines depending on the department’s needs.

This role is open to both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs), provided you have recent, relevant experience teaching DT in UK secondary schools.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver high-quality Design Technology lessons for KS3 and KS4

Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback

Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment

Collaborate effectively with colleagues in the DT department

Person Specification:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS

Recent experience teaching DT in a UK secondary school

Strong classroom management and communication skills

A passion for creative, hands-on learning

Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)

What We Offer:

Weekly PAYE pay, paid to scale (MPS1 – UPS1)

A supportive school environment with potential for further opportunities

Free access to our SEND Toolkit – over 19 CPD courses

Funded formal qualifications, including Level 5 TEFL

Wellbeing programme and classroom refresher training

Safeguarding Statement:
All offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including an enhanced DBS. Connex Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity in our workforce.

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom