Design Technology Teacher | Birmingham & Solihull

Aspire People; Coleshill Heath; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible assignments

Job summary

Aspire People is actively recruiting Design Technology teachers for daily supply, short‑term cover, regular weekly bookings and long‑term teaching positions across Birmingham and Solihull. Roles include KS3/KS4 delivery and potential permanent opportunities, with November 2026 start dates and flexible, long‑term prospects.

We’re seeking candidates with DT specialisms such as Resistant Materials, Product Design, Engineering, Graphics, Textiles or Food Technology, and those who can promote safe,

Qualifications

• Must have QTS or QTLS.
• Relevant Design Technology subject knowledge and ability to teach across the secondary age range.
• Experience in one or more DT specialisms (Resistant Materials, Product Design, Engineering, Graphics, Textiles or Food Technology).
• Strong classroom management and understanding of workshop safety.
• Ability to support pupils with different learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Design Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4 as required.
• Support daily supply, short-term, weekly and long-term bookings.
• Promote safe, practical learning and manage workshop environments.

Job description

Design Technology Teacher | Birmingham & Solihull £170-£220 per day | November 2026 Starts | Flexible & Long-Term Opportunities

Are you a qualified Design Technology Teacher looking for a new opportunity after October half-term?

Aspire People is actively recruiting DT specialists across Birmingham and Solihull, with secondary teaching opportunities available from Monday 2 November and throughout the remainder of the academic year.

Design Technology is one of our priority recruitment areas, and we're keen to connect with teachers who have experience in Resistant Materials, Product Design, Engineering, Graphics, Textiles or Food Technology.

Whether you're an experienced teacher looking for a change, an ECT starting your career or someone seeking more flexibility through supply teaching, we'd like to hear from you.

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE?

We recruit for daily supply, short-term cover, regular weekly bookings and long-term Design Technology teaching positions, alongside potential permanent opportunities.

Depending on your specialist area and the school's requirements, assignments may involve teaching Design Technology across KS3, delivering GCSE courses at KS4 or supporting specialist vocational and technical qualifications.

Longer-term positions may include planning, marking, assessment, practical project work and preparing pupils for examinations and coursework deadlines.

We are particularly interested in teachers who are confident working in practical classroom environments and can promote safe, purposeful learning.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

You will need QTS or QTLS, relevant Design Technology subject knowledge and the ability to deliver engaging lessons across the secondary age range.

Experience in one or more DT specialisms, including Resistant Materials, Product Design, Engineering, Graphics, Textiles or Food Technology, would be valuable.

Strong classroom management, an understanding of workshop safety and the ability to support pupils with different learning needs are important.

We welcome applications from experienced Design Technology Teachers and Early Career Teachers.

WHY WORK WITH ASPIRE PEOPLE?

We offer competitive daily rates of £170-£220, weekly pay and access to secondary schools across Birmingham and Solihull.

Whether you're interested in occasional supply days, a regular weekly timetable or a full-time long-term teaching position, we'll work with you to identify opportunities that suit your experience and availability.

Our secondary recruitment team will take your specialist area, preferred locations and career ambitions into account when discussing suitable assignments.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.