Design Technology Teacher

Design Technology Teacher
Key Details

• Position: Design Technology Teacher
• Specialism: Resistant Materials / Food / Product Design
• Location: Solihull
• Start Date: September 2026
• Contract: Full-time, long-term
• Key Stages: KS3 & KS4

 
The Role
A secondary school in Solihull is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Design Technology Teacher to join its department from September 2026 on a full-time, long-term basis.
The successful candidate will teach Design Technology across KS3 and KS4, with the ability to contribute across Resistant Materials, Food Technology, and Product Design. You will deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons that encourage creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and technical understanding while helping students develop valuable life and vocational skills.
Working within a supportive department, you will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality lessons, assessing student progress, maintaining excellent health and safety standards within practical learning environments, and supporting students in completing a range of design and manufacturing projects. You will contribute to an inspiring curriculum that prepares learners for further study and future careers within design, engineering, hospitality, manufacturing, and related industries.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification; ECTs are welcome to apply
• Have experience teaching Design Technology across KS3 and KS4
• Be confident delivering lessons in Resistant Materials, Food Technology, and/or Product Design
• Demonstrate excellent classroom and workshop management skills
• Have a thorough understanding of health and safety procedures within practical subjects
• Be committed to raising student achievement and encouraging creativity
• Have a passion for practical education and developing students' technical and design skills

 
The School
The school offers a supportive and collaborative working environment where practical learning is highly valued. Staff benefit from strong leadership, well-equipped specialist facilities, excellent teaching resources, and ongoing professional development. The Design Technology department is committed to delivering an engaging curriculum that equips students with the knowledge and skills needed for future success.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Technology Teacher seeking a full-time, long-term role in Solihull starting September 2026, offering the chance to inspire students through practical learning within a supportive and successful school.
Due to the number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.
The Education Network Offer:
Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.

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