Subject Leader – Design & Technology

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We wish to recruit a well-qualified and talented Subject Leader for DT, with the ability to teach and lead Design & Technology in the school.

Design & Technology is a valued subject for us at the University of Birmingham School. There are two large classrooms, fully fitted with state-of-the-art machinery, which allow for the teaching of a range of disciplines within Design & Technology, including Graphics, Resistant Materials, Woodwork, CAD, Electronics, and Product Design. Design & Technology is a popular subject both at KS4, where we currently offer GCSE Design and Technology.

The successful candidate will motivate and inspire both staff and students within the department, demonstrate excellent leadership and management skills, and be committed to inclusion and the well-being of every young person. Importantly, they will also have outstanding subject knowledge.

We will have high expectations of you to be an outstanding role model committed to the distinctive ethos of our School.

In return, we can offer

• A commitment to your continued professional development within the school, using additional training days to enhance and develop teaching pedagogy.

• 3 days per year dedicated to your own research or professional learning

• Access to world-class resources, research and people through our partnership with the University of Birmingham

• Involvement in our exciting timetabled enrichment programme

Contract type/term: Full-time, permanent, starting September 2026.

Visits to school are welcomed, please contact Katie Tennant on 0121 796 5008 to arrange this.

Find out more about this role by downloading the supporting documents. To apply, visit our vacancies page via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9.00 am on Thursday, 16th April 2026.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. The University of Birmingham School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting their welfare, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. These posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, references, and online checks. Please note that we cannot accept applications via CV.

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