Design Technology Teacher

Connex Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Connex Education seeks a qualified Teacher of Design Technology for a full-time position starting in September at a secondary school in Birmingham. The role involves teaching KS3 and KS4 classes, developing engaging lessons in product design and materials. Experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are encouraged to apply, given recent relevant teaching experience.

Benefits

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

Access to SEND Toolkit and 19 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.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Passion for creative, hands-on learning.

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.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

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.