Design Technology Teacher South Birmingham £170-£220

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

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting Design Technology Teachers for secondary teaching opportunities in South Birmingham. We recruit for daily supply, short-term cover, regular weekly bookings and long-term assignments, with potential permanent opportunities.

Depending on your subject, you could teach KS3 general DT or GCSE courses KS4, and assist with coursework and exams. Ideal candidates will have QTS or QTLS, strong subject knowledge and solid classroom management; experience across multiple DT

Qualifications

• You will need QTS or QTLS, strong subject knowledge within Design Technology and the confidence to deliver effective lessons in a secondary school environment.
• Experience teaching one or more DT disciplines is essential, with good workshop safety understanding.

Responsibilities

• Long-term assignments may involve planning, marking, assessment, and supporting pupils with coursework and exams.
• Deliver engaging Design Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4 as needed.

Skills

QTS / QTLS

DT subject knowledge

Classroom management

Workshop safety procedures

Education

QTS/QTLS certification

Job description

Design Technology Teacher South Birmingham

170- 220 per day November 2026 Starts Flexible & Long-Term Opportunities

Are you a qualified Design Technology Teacher looking for your next opportunity in South Birmingham?

With October half-term approaching, Aspire People is looking to recruit skilled and enthusiastic DT Teachers for secondary teaching opportunities starting from Monday 2 November and continuing throughout the academic year.

We're particularly interested in teachers based around Kings Heath, Moseley, Kings Norton, Selly Oak, Bournville and surrounding areas who would welcome opportunities closer to home.

Whether your background is in Resistant Materials, Product Design, Engineering, Graphics, Textiles or Food Technology, we'd like to discuss how your experience could support the secondary schools we work with.

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE?

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

Depending on your subject specialism, you could be delivering general Design Technology across KS3, specialist GCSE courses at KS4 or practical and vocational qualifications.

Long-term assignments may involve planning, marking, assessment, managing practical projects and supporting pupils with coursework and examination preparation.

We are particularly interested in teachers who can make practical lessons engaging, purposeful and safe.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

You will need QTS or QTLS, strong subject knowledge within Design Technology and the confidence to deliver effective lessons in a secondary school environment.

Experience teaching one or more DT disciplines is essential, alongside good classroom management and an understanding of appropriate workshop and practical classroom safety procedures.

We welcome applications from teachers with experience across multiple specialisms, as well as those who specialise in a particular area.

Both experienced Design Technology Teachers and Early Career Teachers are encouraged to apply.

WHY WORK WITH ASPIRE PEOPLE?

We offer competitive daily rates of 170- 220, weekly pay and access to secondary teaching opportunities throughout South Birmingham and the surrounding areas.

Whether you're looking for occasional supply days, regular weekly bookings or a full-time long-term position, we'll work with you to identify suitable opportunities based on your availability and preferred locations.

Our secondary recruitment team understands the importance of matching specialist teachers with appropriate departments and facilities.

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.