Textiles Teacher
Posted 16 days ago
- Swindon, Wiltshire
- Permanent
- £31,650 to £48,928 /Yr
- Sponsored
- Expires In 12 days
Location: Swindon
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS
An innovative and well-resourced mainstream secondary school in Swindon is seeking a skilled Textiles Teacher to join its DT team in September. This school prides itself on a broad and modern curriculum, with a growing emphasis on design innovation, sustainability, and cross-disciplinary creative thinking.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
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A specialist textiles room with industry-standard sewing equipment and design tools
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Strong focus on design thinking, sustainability, and student enterprise
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Excellent opportunities for CPD and involvement in curriculum leadership
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Student-led fashion projects, exhibitions, and eco-design events
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A collaborative, creative staff team that values practical learning
You Will:
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Teach Textiles and Design Technology at KS3 and KS4, contributing to the school’s creative curriculum
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Support students in mastering technical and design skills, from pattern making to conceptual garment work
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Promote inclusive practice, ensuring all students can engage in hands-on creative learning
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Lead or assist with extra-curricular clubs, workshops, and project exhibitions
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Work closely with DT and Art colleagues to ensure cohesive and forward-thinking curriculum delivery
You Should Be:
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A qualified DT/Textiles Teacher with experience in delivering high-quality, creative lessons
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Enthusiastic about textile design, fashion, sustainability, and student innovation
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Well-organised, proactive, and confident using both traditional and digital design tools
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Committed to developing students' practical confidence, creativity, and independence
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS
An innovative and well-resourced mainstream secondary school in Swindon is seeking a skilled Textiles Teacher to join its DT team in September. This school prides itself on a broad and modern curriculum, with a growing emphasis on design innovation, sustainability, and cross-disciplinary creative thinking.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
*
A specialist textiles room with industry-standard sewing equipment and design tools
*
Strong focus on design thinking, sustainability, and student enterprise
*
Excellent opportunities for CPD and involvement in curriculum leadership
*
Student-led fashion projects, exhibitions, and eco-design events
*
A collaborative, creative staff team that values practical learning
You Will:
*
Teach Textiles and Design Technology at KS3 and KS4, contributing to the school’s creative curriculum
*
Support students in mastering technical and design skills, from pattern making to conceptual garment work
*
Promote inclusive practice, ensuring all students can engage in hands-on creative learning
*
Lead or assist with extra-curricular clubs, workshops, and project exhibitions
*
Work closely with DT and Art colleagues to ensure cohesive and forward-thinking curriculum delivery
You Should Be:
*
A qualified DT/Textiles Teacher with experience in delivering high-quality, creative lessons
*
Enthusiastic about textile design, fashion, sustainability, and student innovation
*
Well-organised, proactive, and confident using both traditional and digital design tools
*
Committed to developing students' practical confidence, creativity, and independence