Design Technology Teacher

Flourish Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day rate £174.71–£240.70

Annual salary £34,068–£46,937

Holiday pay 12.07%

Pension contributions

Safeguarding training

Refer a Friend bonus

Consultant support

Job summary

Flourish Education are recruiting a DT Teacher for a secondary school in Bartley Green, Birmingham. The role is full-time and long-term, starting January 2027, with interviews planned for December 2026. ECTs cannot be considered.

You will deliver Design Technology lessons across Resistant Materials and Food Technology, plan and assess pupil progress, and contribute to a positive department environment, building strong relationships with students and staff.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching DT in UK secondary schools.
• Strong knowledge in Resistant Materials and Food Technology.
• Ability to plan and deliver high-quality lessons independently.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management. ECTs not considered.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Design Technology lessons across Resistant Materials and Food Technology.
• Plan and prepare lessons in line with the relevant curriculum.
• Deliver practical and theory-based lessons to support pupil progress.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, providing constructive feedback.
• Maintain strong classroom management and high expectations for behaviour.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.

Skills

DT Teacher

Design Technology

Secondary Teacher

QTS

Practical lessons

Behaviour management

Education

QTS

Job description

Flourish Education are recruiting for a DT Teacher to join a secondary school in Bartley Green, Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and dedicated teacher to take on a full-time, long-term position teaching Design Technology, with a specialism in Resistant Materials and Food Technology.

The successful DT Teacher will deliver engaging and practical lessons, helping students develop their subject knowledge and practical skills across the Design Technology curriculum. The school is looking for an experienced teacher who can confidently deliver lessons and contribute positively to the department.

This DT Teacher role is due to start in January 2027 and is offered on a full-time, long-term basis. The school is currently accepting CVs, with interviews planned for December 2026. Please note that ECTs cannot be considered for this position.

Job Role

• Deliver engaging Design Technology lessons across Resistant Materials and Food Technology
• Plan and prepare lessons in line with the relevant curriculum
• Deliver practical and theory-based lessons to support student progress
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, providing constructive feedback
• Maintain strong classroom management and high expectations for behaviour
• Create a positive learning environment that encourages participation and achievement
• Build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Contribute to the wider Design Technology department and school community

Required Skills and Experience

• DT Teacher, Design Technology Teacher or Secondary Teacher
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching Design Technology within a UK secondary school
• Strong subject knowledge in Resistant Materials and Food Technology
• Confident delivering practical and theory-based lessons
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• Ability to plan and deliver high-quality lessons independently
• Must be an experienced teacher – ECTs cannot be considered

Our Promise To You!

We promise that we will never pressure you into working and will only offer you work where and when you want it, allowing you to fit work around your other commitments and maintain an excellent work-life balance.

Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• £174.71 to £240.70 per day, dependent on experience
• £34,068 to £46,937 per annum based on working five days per week for a full school year
• Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate accrued into your holiday pot if you opt in
• Pension contributions
• Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Regular contact throughout your registration and while you are working
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Location

This DT Teacher position is based in Bartley Green, Birmingham, and is easily commutable from Northfield, Quinton, Harborne, Edgbaston, Selly Oak, Halesowen, Longbridge, Rubery, Kings Norton and surrounding areas. The location is accessible from across South Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.