DT Teacher in Birmingham

Location: B13 Moseley

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Maternity Cover (Full-time)

Monarch Education is seeking a passionate and dedicated Design & Technology Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive secondary school in the B13 Moseley area. This temporary role offers the chance to work within a vibrant Design and Technology department that prides itself on fostering creativity, innovation, and practical skills. The school is known for its positive behaviour culture, strong leadership, and collaborative staff environment, providing an excellent setting for both professional growth and student success.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and well-planned Design & Technology lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Assess student work, monitor progress, and provide constructive feedback to support improvement.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of a dynamic D&T curriculum that inspires students.
• Create a classroom environment that encourages creativity, safety, and active learning.
• Incorporate a variety of teaching methods and digital tools to enhance student engagement.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues on lesson planning, assessment, and departmental initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff to promote positive learning experiences.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and departmental meetings.

Skills and Qualifications

• A relevant degree in Design & Technology, Engineering, or a related subject.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching Design & Technology at secondary level, including GCSE.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum and assessment practices.
• Strong organisational and classroom management skills.
• Ability to differentiate lessons to meet the needs of all learners.
• Confident in using educational technology and digital resources.

Personal Attributes

• Enthusiastic about inspiring students through innovative D&T teaching.
• Proactive, well-organised, and reflective practitioner.
• Creative and flexible in lesson delivery.
• Resilient and adaptable to the demands of a busy school environment.
• A team player who values collaboration and professional development.
• Committed to safeguarding and maintaining high standards of professionalism.

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education

• Leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved.
• Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy.
• Free Safeguarding training.
• Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals).
• Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets.

Important Information: All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay. Equal Opportunities – Monarch Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.