Birmingham - DT (Textiles) Teacher Wanted!

About the position

Design and Technology Teacher (Textiles) - Birmingham - (ECT or Experienced)

📍 Location: Birmingham
📅 Start Date: September 2025
💼 Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
💷 Salary: MPS/UPS – Based on experience
🎓 Suitable for ECTs or Experienced Teachers (A-Level teaching for experienced applicants)

🧵 A Creative and Ambitious Role for a Design and Technology Teacher (Textiles)
We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Design and Technology Teacher (Textiles) to join our thriving department at a welcoming, high-achieving school in Birmingham. This is a full-time, permanent role, suitable for both Early Career Teachers and experienced professionals. For experienced applicants, the role will include A-Level teaching.

As a Design and Technology Teacher (Textiles), you will bring creativity and precision into the classroom, helping students develop a passion for textiles, a solid foundation in design principles, and confidence in practical skills. You will contribute to an inclusive curriculum that promotes exploration, sustainability, and innovation.

🏫 About the School
Our Birmingham-based school is proud of its inclusive ethos, academic ambition, and commitment to high standards across all departments. The Design and Technology Department is a popular and well-respected part of the curriculum, and we are excited to welcome a new Design and Technology Teacher (Textiles) to help drive our vision forward.

With strong leadership, excellent facilities, and a collaborative team environment, this is an ideal school for a Design and Technology Teacher (Textiles) looking to grow and make a meaningful impact—whether you're at the start of your career or bringing years of experience.

🎨 The Role – Responsibilities
As a Design and Technology Teacher (Textiles), you will:

• Teach Textiles across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to teach A-Level depending on experience.

• Inspire creativity through engaging, practical projects focused on design, materials, sustainability, and innovation.

• Prepare students for both practical assessments and theoretical components of examination courses.

• Work collaboratively within a team of Design and Technology Teachers (Textiles) to enhance curriculum and resources.

• Support the organisation of enrichment activities such as clubs, fashion events, and exhibitions.

• Contribute to ongoing curriculum development, department planning, and school-wide initiatives.

🌟 What We Offer

• A dedicated and creative department with modern, well-equipped textiles facilities.

• A supportive mentoring programme for ECTs and clear development pathways for experienced Design and Technology Teachers (Textiles).

• Access to high-quality CPD and leadership training.

• An inclusive school community with respectful and motivated students.

• A culture of collaboration where ideas and innovation from Design and Technology Teachers (Textiles) are encouraged and valued.

• A stable, forward-looking team environment where your subject specialism will be respected and supported.

✅ What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a Design and Technology Teacher (Textiles) who:

• Holds QTS and a relevant degree in textiles, fashion, or a related design subject.

• Is passionate about textiles education and student progress.

• Is confident teaching up to Key Stage 4, with the ability to teach A-Level for more experienced candidates.

• Has excellent classroom practice and a clear understanding of design pedagogy.

• Is keen to contribute to a team of committed Design and Technology Teachers (Textiles).

• Is reflective, open to feedback, and committed to professional development.

📩 How to Apply
If you're an ECT or an experienced Design and Technology Teacher (Textiles) looking for a new challenge in a supportive and ambitious Birmingham school, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Simply send your CV – no cover letter required.
Start your next chapter in a school that values your creativity, encourages innovation, and supports your growth as a Design and Technology Teacher (Textiles).

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