Design Technology Teacher

The Education Network Birmingham; Wellington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network Birmingham is seeking a Design Technology Teacher for a full-time, long-term role in Telford from September 2026. You will teach KS3 and KS4 with a focus on Resistant Materials, Engineering and Product Design, delivering practical workshops and theory sessions.

Applicants should hold QTS or be an Early Careers Teacher, with proven classroom and workshop management, strong health and safety awareness, and a passion for practical education that inspires students to design and

Qualifications

• Hold QTS or be an ECT.
• Experience teaching Design Technology across KS3 and KS4.
• Confident delivering Resistant Materials, Engineering and Product Design.
• Excellent classroom and workshop management skills.
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures within practical subjects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality DT lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Assess student progress and provide feedback.
• Maintain health and safety standards in workshop environments.
• Inspire learners in designing, manufacturing and evaluating products.

Skills

QTS or ECT

KS3/KS4 teaching

Health and safety in workshops

Workshop management

Education

QTS or ECT

Job description

Key Details

• Position: Design Technology Teacher
• Specialism: Resistant Materials / Engineering / Product Design
• Location: Telford
• Start Date: September 2026
• Contract: Full-time, long-term
• Key Stages: KS3 & KS4

The Role

A secondary school in Telford is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Design Technology Teacher to join its department from September 2026 on a full-time, long-term basis. The successful candidate will teach Design Technology across KS3 and KS4, with a particular focus on Resistant Materials, Engineering, and Product Design. You will deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons that encourage creativity, innovation, technical understanding, and problem-solving while equipping students with valuable design and manufacturing skills.

Working within a supportive Design Technology department, you will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality lessons, assessing student progress, maintaining excellent health and safety standards within workshop environments, and supporting students in completing a range of practical design and engineering projects. You will inspire learners to develop confidence in designing, manufacturing, and evaluating products while preparing them for further study and future careers in engineering, construction, manufacturing, and product design.

The Candidate

• Hold QTS or be an ECT
• Have experience teaching Design Technology across KS3 and KS4
• Be confident delivering Resistant Materials, Engineering, and Product Design
• Demonstrate excellent classroom and workshop management skills
• Have a strong understanding of health and safety procedures within practical subjects
• Be committed to supporting student progress and raising attainment
• Have a passion for practical education and inspiring young people through innovation and design

The School

The school provides a welcoming and supportive environment where practical learning is highly valued. Staff benefit from strong leadership, well-equipped specialist workshops, excellent teaching resources, and ongoing professional development. The Design Technology department is committed to delivering an engaging curriculum that develops students' creativity, technical knowledge, and practical skills for future success.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Technology Teacher seeking a full-time, long-term role in Telford starting September 2026, offering the opportunity to teach Resistant Materials, Engineering, and Product Design within a supportive and successful secondary school.

Due to the number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks.

The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.