Inspire Creativity: Join Us as a Teacher of Textiles!

Are you a passionate Textiles Teacher ready to inspire the next generation of designers and creatives? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to bring creativity, practical skills and innovation into the classroom?

Vision for Education is delighted to be working with a supportive secondary school in Northumberland, who are seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Textiles to join their Design and Technology department. This role offers opportunities for daily supply, long-term placements, or fixed-term contracts, depending on your availability and career goals.

About the Role

As a Teacher of Textiles, you will deliver engaging and creative lessons to secondary school pupils, inspiring them to develop practical skills, creativity and confidence in textile design and production.

You will teach across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, helping students explore techniques such as fabric design, sewing, pattern making and textile construction while encouraging them to develop their own creative ideas.

Responsibilities may include:

• Planning and delivering engaging Textiles and Design Technology lessons in line with the national curriculum

• Teaching practical skills such as fabric manipulation, sewing techniques, pattern development and textile construction

• Encouraging creativity, experimentation and independent thinking in students

• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a safe practical learning environment

• Assessing student progress and providing constructive feedback to support development

• Working collaboratively with colleagues within the Design & Technology department

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification

• A degree in Textiles, Fashion, Design Technology or a related subject

• A passion for creative education and developing practical skills in students

• Strong classroom management and organisational skills

• The ability to inspire and motivate young people through engaging lessons

What We Offer

• Excellent daily rates, paid through the PAYE system

• A guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)

• Access to social and networking events

• Pension contributions

• Access to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) to support your career growth

• A dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your placements

Seize this opportunity to inspire creativity and develop practical skills in young learners. Join Vision for Education and help students explore the exciting world of textiles and design.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to Apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call our Newcastle Secondary office on 0191 267 6491.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, rated as Excellent by staff across all categories and recognised as having industry-leading levels of employee engagement.

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