DT Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Design and Technology Teacher for a full-time role starting January 2026 in Birmingham. The successful candidate will plan and deliver lessons across KS3 and KS4, assess student progress, and ensure a safe classroom environment. Applicants should have QTS or equivalent and experience in a UK secondary school. This temporary position includes various responsibilities promoting high standards and student engagement.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Assistance with DBS checks

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Design and Technology in a secondary school.
• Strong classroom presence and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to engage students of all abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging DT lessons.
• Assess pupil progress and provide feedback.
• Create differentiated learning experiences.
• Maintain a safe and well-organised classroom.
• Promote health and safety standards.
• Contribute to the wider school community.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Proven track record teaching DT

Behaviour management

Excellent subject knowledge

Ability to motivate pupils

Education

PGCE or equivalent

Job description

Design and Technology (DT) Teacher

Full Time - Birmingham - B37 - January Start

Pay: To scale (MPS/UPS)

Start Date: January 2026

Hours: Full time (Mon-Fri, term time only)

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic DT teacher to join a fantastic secondary school in Birmingham, B37. This opportunity will allow the successful candidate to showcase their passion and allow them to inspire students to develop their practical and theoretical abilities within the world of Design & Technology.

Ideal Person Specification

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (PGCE with no QTS also encouraged to apply)
• Proven track record teaching DT in a UK based secondary school
• Confident with behaviour management and strong classroom presence
• Excellent subject and curriculum based knowledge
• Specialise in 1 DT subject but confident to cover across the DT curriculum as a whole
• Ability to motivate and engage pupils of all year groups and abilities

Job Role/Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging DT lessons across KS3 and KS4 (and KS5 where applicable)
• Regularly assess pupil progress and provide them with feedback to support their learning and development
• Create differentiated learning experiences to support and challenge all students, ensuring every learner achieves their potential
• Maintain a safe and well‑organised classroom environment, demonstrating excellent practice in the use of equipment and tolls where applicable
• Promote high standards of health and safety within all aspects of the subject area
• Contribute to the wider school community through enrichment activities and departmental development

If you are a qualified DT teacher and would like a new challenge in a thriving and supportive secondary school for the new year (2026), then look no further!

To apply for this position please contact Molly on 0121 252 1102 or email your up‑to‑date CV to [e-mail].

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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