DT Teacher

Flourish Education; Redditch; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range £34,068–£46,937 per year

Holiday Pay 12.07% of day rate

Pension Contributions

Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training

Refer a Friend bonus

Regular communication during your role

Job summary

Flourish Education is recruiting for a Design & Technology Teacher to join a welcoming secondary school in Redditch, delivering engaging lessons that foster creativity and practical skills.

The role covers KS3 and KS4 with a focus on Product Design and Resistant Materials. A long-term position, it may become permanent for the right candidate and starts September 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Design Technology to KS3/KS4.
• Strong knowledge of National Curriculum KS3/KS4.
• Ability to create engaging practical lessons.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Design Technology lessons focused on Product Design and Resistant Materials for KS3 and KS4.
• Plan and deliver practical lessons promoting creativity and problem-solving.
• Follow the National Curriculum and adapt learning to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement in the classroom and workshop.
• Assess, monitor, and record pupil progress with constructive feedback.
• Work collaboratively with the DT team to support student outcomes.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and the wider school community.

Skills

DT Teaching

Product Design

Resistant Materials

Classroom Management

KS3/KS4 Curriculum Knowledge

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Job description

Are you passionate about inspiring creativity and developing practical skills in young people? Flourish Education is recruiting for a Design & Technology Teacher to join a welcoming secondary school in Redditch.

This is a fantastic opportunity to teach Design & Technology in a supportive learning environment, delivering engaging and practical lessons that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and technical skills. The role may involve teaching a range of DT specialisms, depending on your experience and the needs of the school.

You’ll be joining a school that values high-quality teaching and learning, with excellent resources, supportive leadership, and a positive atmosphere for both staff and students. This long‑term position also has the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

This role is due to start in September 2026.

Job Role

• Deliver engaging Design Technology lessons with a focus on Product Design and Resistant Materials across Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4)
• Plan and deliver lessons that promote creativity, practical skills, and problem‑solving
• Follow the National Curriculum and adapt learning to meet the needs of all pupils
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement within the classroom and workshop environment
• Assess, monitor, and record pupil progress, providing constructive feedback
• Work collaboratively with the experienced DT team to support student outcomes
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and the wider school community

Required Skills and Experience

• DT Teacher, Design Technology Teacher, Resistant Materials Teacher, Product Design Teacher, Secondary Teacher
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Career Teacher (ECT)
• Strong subject knowledge in Product Design and Resistant Materials
• Understanding of the National Curriculum for KS3 and KS4
• Ability to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Passion for delivering high‑quality lessons that motivate and challenge pupils

Flourish Education also offers you other excellent benefits, including:

• Pay from £174.71 to £240.70 which equates to £34,068 to £46,937 based on working 5 days a week for a full school year, dependent on experience(M1-M6)
• Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot if you opt in
• Pension Contributions
• Free KCSIE compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Regular contact throughout your registration and while you are working

This DT Teacher position is based in Redditch and is easily commutable from Bromsgrove, Studley, Alcester, Birmingham, Solihull, Henley-in-Arden, and surrounding areas. The Secondary School benefits from excellent transport links across Worcestershire and the wider West Midlands, making it easily accessible by both car and public transport.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.