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Textiles Teacher

Posted 2 days ago

  • Ferndown, Dorset
  • Permanent
  • £31,650 to £49,084 /Yr
  • Sponsored
  • Expires In a month
Location: Ferndown
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS 1–2

A forward-thinking and inclusive secondary school in Ferndown is seeking a creative and motivated Early Career Teacher of Textiles to join its Design & Technology department from September 2025. This is a unique opportunity for an ECT to grow professionally within a nurturing and inspiring school culture.

The school values artistic and technical learning, and its Textiles programme allows students to explore fabric manipulation, fashion design, surface decoration, and sustainability. You’ll work within a collaborative DT team that supports both practical and creative exploration.

Why Apply to This School?

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Excellent facilities including specialist sewing and print rooms

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A strong commitment to supporting new teachers with coaching and CPD

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A welcoming school community with high expectations for staff and students

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Broad uptake of creative subjects at GCSE and growing extracurricular interest

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A curriculum that promotes innovation and cross-curricular connections

Your Role:

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Teach engaging and practical Textiles lessons at KS3 and KS4

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Support students in exploring traditional and digital techniques

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Encourage sustainability and contemporary themes in design

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Contribute to department-wide curriculum planning and exhibitions

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Participate in enrichment and school-wide creative events

What We’re Looking For:

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A trainee or qualified teacher of Textiles with QTS by September 2025

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Strong technical skills and a passion for creative education

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An inclusive and adaptive teaching approach

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DBS clearance or willingness to apply

Launch your teaching career in a school that celebrates creativity and supports your professional journey from day one. Apply now for this exciting opportunity in Ferndown