Temporary Teacher of Design and Technology

At Alderbrook, we exist so that every student can achieve, belong and thrive – at school and beyond.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join us as a Teacher of Design & Technology from April 2026 to the end of the academic year in the first instance.

We are looking for a colleague who is passionate about inspiring and engaging our students, through their own love of Design and Technology. We would welcome applications from ECT’s as well as more experienced teachers, who exemplify and share our Alderbrook values of Ambition, Bravery and Kindness. The ability to teach Textiles is desired but not essential.

Whilst our school is undeniably high achieving, we also pride ourselves as having built a renowned reputation locally for pastoral care and inclusivity. We are a truly comprehensive school in every sense of the word.

We are looking for a person who:

• is passionate about supporting and developing independent, confident learners
• is committed to inclusive education
• can sustain high quality teaching and learning
• is willing to actively contribute to all aspects of school life including our rich and diverse extra-curricular and enrichment programme
• holds the values of Ambition, Bravery and Kindness at the centre of everything they do 

We are proud to offer:

• hard working, engaging, enthusiastic students who want to learn
• a supportive and welcoming staff and trustee board, who are familiar to staff and know our school well
• a highly successful, ambitious school - determined to build on the standards we currently achieve for all learners
• consistently high GCSE and A Level results, placed above local and national averages year on year
• a full commitment to - the professional development of colleagues
• a happy working environment where staff wellbeing is prioritised by school leaders
• a private medical health plan for staff (and their children who are in full-time education up to the age of 24)
• a laptop to members of teaching staff
• a well-resourced school with extensive grounds
• a long established record of low staff turnover.

We will consider applications for both full time and part time hours.

Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the school or arrange a telephone call with us to have an informal chat. Please contact Mrs Anna Whittington on the email address below if you would like to book a visit or a call.

Tel:  0121 704 2146

E-mail:  vacancy@alderbrook.solihull.sch.uk

Closing date: 9.00am Monday 23^rd March 2026

We can’t wait to hear from you!

The School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people.  Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with the Department for Education’s Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance.