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 Newcastle, 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
Textiles Teacher in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Vision for Education Ltd
Vision for Education is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth of its educators while fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture. Located in Colchester, this role offers competitive pay, dedicated consultancy support, and access to ongoing training opportunities, making it an ideal environment for passionate Geography teachers eager to inspire students and develop their careers.
