Design and Technology Teacher

Post: Design and Technology Teacher

Salary: MPS/UPS £32,916 - £51,048 FTE

Allowances: SEN Allowance - £2,787

Hours of work: 32.50

Contract type: Permanent

Start date of role: January 2027

Closing date: 13 September 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 21 September 2026

Enhanced DBS Check Required: Yes

EIAT is a thriving Multi Academy Trust in North Birmingham incorporating Wilson Stuart School, Mayfield School, Queensbury School, The Hive College, Lime Tree Nursery and Blue Sky Nursery. We strive to share best practice and work in cohesive, collaborative and innovative ways. Our ethos is 'Better Never Ends'.

Queensbury School is a specialist provision for students aged 11-19. Our staff take a creative approach in teaching pupils according to their educational needs, ensuring delivery of personalised curriculums in a way that maximises achievement and personal development.

About the role:

Can you bring creativity, practical skills, and technical knowledge into engaging Design & Technology lessons?

Queensbury School requires a Design & Technology Teacher to support creative and practical learning within our educational setting. We are looking for an innovative and well organised professional who can help students develop design thinking, technical confidence and hands on skills.

Responsibilities of a Design & Technology Teacher

• Teach practical lessons that combine design thinking, creativity and technical skills
• Guide students through project stages, from research and planning to final production
• Support safe and responsible use of tools, materials and equipment
• Encourage students to test ideas, solve problems and improve their work
• Provide feedback that helps students develop both practical and written outcomes
• Maintain an organised learning space that supports focused practical work

Requirements for Design & Technology Teacher

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience delivering Design & Technology lessons in classroom settings
• Strong understanding of design processes, materials, and practical techniques
• Ability to manage practical activities safely and confidently
• Good communication, planning and organisational skills

ECT Applications most welcome.

We can offer:

• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values every employee.
• A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students.
• Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.
• 10 staff training days across the academic year; one or two of these days may be aggregated which means completing training outside of normal working hours in twilight sessions.
• An Employee Assistance Programme via the BHSF App - including free totally confidential support, access to a GP 24/7 and counselling.
• Access to discounts and offers at many well known retailers and other organisations via the BHSF App.
• Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) for Teachers.
• Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff based on length of service, starting at 29 days pro rata, rising to 32 at 5 years' plus service and 34 following 10 years' plus service. Teachers annual leave is in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions.
• Family friendly policies.
• Onsite parking at all sites.

We are the only Trust to provide SEN Allowances to ALL roles who work with students, including Teachers, TA's, Care Assistants, Pastoral Care, Guides and Drivers.

If you are determined, hardworking and think that working at our Trust might be for you, then we would love to hear from you.

If you would like to arrange an informal visit or discuss the role, please contact

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to all necessary pre employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable), qualifications, medical fitness, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. An online search (and a prohibition check for teachers) will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short listed candidates.

To read a copy of our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy please read: Policies (educationimpact.org.uk)

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This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and 2023, which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

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Please note that only Trust application forms will be accepted. We will not read accompanying Curriculum Vitae (CV's) or accept them instead of an application form.

If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.