Key Role Information

Salary
£32,916.00 - 51,048.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
16/10/2026 09:00
Interview
week commencing 19th October
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
MPS/UPS
Department
The Coleshill School Teacher
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

The Coleshill School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Design and Technology to join our team. We are looking for a passionate teacher who can inspire students to develop their creativity, practical skills and problem-solving abilities. The successful candidate will be committed to delivering engaging lessons that challenge students, encourage innovation and enable every learner to achieve their potential.

We welcome applications from teachers who are enthusiastic about Design and Technology and are committed to creating a positive learning environment in which students can develop their knowledge, confidence and practical skills.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

  1. Is an enthusiastic and committed teacher of Design and Technology.
  2. Has a passion for their subject and can inspire students to develop their creativity and practical skills.
  3. Can plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet the needs of learners with a range of abilities.
  4. Has high expectations of students and is committed to achieving positive outcomes.
  5. Can develop students' design, problem-solving and practical skills.
  6. Creates a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
  7. Works collaboratively with colleagues and contributes positively to the wider school community.
  8. Is committed to their own professional development and continually improving their teaching practice.

What we can offer

  1. A supportive and enthusiastic team.
  2. A school community committed to the wellbeing and enjoyment of its pupils.
  3. A busy and rewarding environment where you can make a real difference.
  4. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits.
  5. Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
  6. Opportunities for professional development and wellbeing days.

How to apply

Please complete the online application form and include a supporting statement outlining what skills and experience you have that make you suitable for the role.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Sarah Cardwell, Deputy Headteacher, by email at cardwell.s@thecolesihillschool.org or by telephone on 01675 462435. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the role be successfully filled.

The Coleshill School

Sarah Cardwell

cardwell.s@thecolesihillschool.org

The Coleshill School
Coventry Road
Coleshill
Birmingham
B46 3EX

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