Lead Teacher of Design and Technology

The Coleshill School, Birmingham, Warwickshire, B46 3EX

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS - 32,916 - 51,048 per annum

Lead Teacher of Design and Technology job summary

The Coleshill School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Lead Teacher of Design and Technology to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Design and Technology teacher to take on a leadership role within the department, supporting the development of the subject and helping to ensure that students receive an engaging, challenging and high-quality curriculum.

The successful candidate will be passionate about Design and Technology and committed to inspiring students to develop their creativity, practical skills and problem-solving abilities. You will have high expectations of yourself and others and be keen to contribute to the continued development of teaching and learning across the subject.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

Is an enthusiastic and committed teacher of Design and Technology.

Has a passion for their subject and can inspire students to develop their creativity and practical skills.

Has the experience and confidence to take a lead role within the Design and Technology department.

Can support colleagues and contribute to the development of high-quality teaching and learning.

Can plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet the needs of learners with a range of abilities.

Has high expectations of students and is committed to achieving positive outcomes.

Can develop students' design, problem-solving and practical skills.

Is committed to maintaining a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Works collaboratively with colleagues and contributes positively to the wider school community.

Is committed to their own professional development and to continually improving teaching and learning.

What we can offer

A supportive and enthusiastic team.

A school community committed to the wellbeing and enjoyment of its pupils.

A busy and rewarding environment where you can make a real difference.

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits.

Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

Opportunities for professional development and wellbeing days.

A TLR2b allowance of £5,871 in recognition of the additional leadership responsibilities.

How to apply

Please complete the online application form and include a supporting statement outlining what skills and experience you have that make you suitable for the role. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Sarah Cardwell, Deputy Headteacher, by email at cardwell.s@thecolesihillschool.org or by telephone on 01675 462435. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the role be successfully filled.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Coleshill School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1177 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Coleshill School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-coleshill-school-birmingham

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