Engineering Teacher – Solihull

Justteachers Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd. in Solihull seeks an enthusiastic Engineering Teacher to deliver engaging lessons across engineering and design technology.

You’ll plan practical lessons, connect engineering with maths, science, computing, and industry, and inspire pupils through creative problem-solving and real-world applications. You will maintain high expectations for progress, behaviour, workshop safety, and responsible use of tools and equipment, while safeguarding pupils and delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong subject knowledge in Engineering, Design Technology, Product Design, Manufacturing, or related discipline.
• Experience teaching Engineering or Design Technology in a UK secondary school or comparable setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Engineering and Design Technology lessons meeting curriculum requirements.
• Teach practical and theoretical skills including design development, prototyping, manufacturing processes, testing and evaluation.
• Assess pupils’ work, provide feedback, and use data to plan support and challenge.
• Promote links between engineering, mathematics, science, computing and employment through projects and enrichment.
• Maintain a safe, well-organised learning environment and follow safeguarding and health and safety procedures.

Skills

Classroom management

Safeguarding knowledge

Progress feedback

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Engineering/DT knowledge or qualification

UK secondary school teaching experience

Job description

About the role:

Justteachers is working with a secondary school in Solihull that is seeking an enthusiastic Engineering Teacher to deliver engaging, practical lessons across the engineering and design curriculum. This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable practitioner to inspire pupils through creative problem-solving, technical learning, and real-world applications.

You’ll plan and teach high-quality lessons that develop pupils’ design, manufacturing, and evaluation skills, while connecting engineering with mathematics, science, computing, and industry. Working within a supportive department, you’ll maintain high expectations for progress, behaviour, workshop safety, and the responsible use of tools and equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging Engineering and Design Technology lessons that meet curriculum and qualification requirements.


• Teach practical and theoretical skills, including design development, prototyping, manufacturing processes, testing, and evaluation.


• Assess pupils’ work, provide constructive feedback, and use progress information to plan appropriate support and challenge.


• Promote links between engineering, mathematics, science, computing, and employment through relevant projects and enrichment activities.


• Maintain a safe, well-organised learning environment and follow safeguarding, behaviour, and health and safety procedures at all times.

Pre-requisites:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.


• A relevant qualification or strong subject knowledge in Engineering, Design Technology, Product Design, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.


• Experience teaching Engineering or Design Technology in a UK secondary school or comparable educational setting.


• Confident classroom and workshop management, with a sound understanding of safeguarding and health and safety responsibilities.


• Two relevant references, ideally from educational settings.