Teacher of Design Technology

The Arthur Terry School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 4RZ

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  24 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• 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

Teacher of Design Technology job summary

The Arthur Terry School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Teacher of Design Technology. The Arthur Terry School is a high-performing, oversubscribed secondary school with a strong reputation for academic excellence and student development. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of respect, ambition, and success for all.

We are looking for a passionate educator to join our highly successful and forward-thinking department. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students across Key Stages 3 and 4 (and potentially Key Stage 5), fostering creativity, problem-solving, and practical skills in a well-resourced and supportive environment. The successful candidate will:

• Deliver engaging and high-quality lessons in Design Technology across a range of specialisms (e.g. Product Design, Resistant Materials, Graphics, or Engineering)
• Inspire students to think creatively and develop practical solutions to real-world challenges
• Contribute to a collaborative and ambitious department committed to continuous improvement
• Support extracurricular opportunities, including STEM clubs and enrichment activities
• Play an active role in the wider life of the school

What you'll need to succeed

• Is a qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent)
• Has strong subject knowledge in Design Technology
• Is passionate about teaching and learning, with high expectations for all students
• Has the ability to motivate, challenge, and inspire learners of all abilities
• Works well as part of a team and is committed to professional development

What you'll get in return

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Excellent facilities and resources
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package
• Competitive pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)
• Professional development and wellbeing days

What you need to do now

To apply please complete an application form online. Please include a supporting statement outlining ‘what skills and experience you have that make you suitable for the role’.

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Jo Fairclough, Headteacher, via email: jfairclough@arthurterry.bham.sch.uk or call 0121 323 2221

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the roles 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 Arthur Terry School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1741 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Arthur Terry School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-arthur-terry-school-sutton-coldfield

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