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Textiles Teacher

Job description

Simply Education is currently recruiting for a passionate and creative Qualified Textiles Teacher (QTS) to join a welcoming secondary school in Northamptonshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic educator to inspire students and develop their creativity, technical skills, and confidence in textiles and design.

Start date: September

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver engaging Textiles and Design Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable).
  • Teach core textile techniques such as sewing, fabric manipulation, surface design, and garment construction.
  • Encourage creativity, experimentation, and independent design thinking.
  • Assess and monitor student progress in line with curriculum requirements.
  • Maintain a safe and organised classroom/workshop environment.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
  • Has experience teaching Textiles or Design Technology in a secondary school setting.
  • Demonstrates strong classroom management and communication skills.
  • Is passionate about creative education and inspiring young designers.
  • Can work collaboratively with the wider department.

All candidates who register with Simply Education are required to provide references for the previous 2 years of work, as well as complete an enhanced DBS check. Any interviews we hold will be conducted over a Teams call.

If you are interested in this role, please click apply now