Key Role Information

Salary
MPS
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
24/04/2026 09:00
Interview
As soon as suitable applications are received
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Teachers Main Pay Scale | M1 - M6
Department
Arthur Terry School Teacher
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
39.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

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.

The Arthur Terry School

Jo Fairclough

jfairclough@arthurterry.bham.sch.uk

The Arthur Terry School
Kittoe Road
Four Oaks
Sutton Coldfield
B74 4RZ

Safeguarding Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

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.

We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 226 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.

Please find a link to our safeguarding policy which we would encourage you to read prior to applying to work in our organisation Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.pdf