Art & Textiles Teacher

GSL Education; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant school in Lincoln is seeking a passionate Art & Textiles Teacher for a full-time position starting in September 2025. This role offers creative freedom to inspire students through engaging lessons and innovative teaching methods within a supportive department. Candidates must have QTS and experience teaching the national curriculum for Art and Textiles.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent required.
• Proven experience in teaching Art and/or Textiles.
• Thorough knowledge of national curriculum and assessment frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in Art and Textiles for KS3 to KS5.
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Integrate mixed media and digital design in teaching.

Skills

Classroom Management

Creativity

Motivational Skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Specialism in Art or Textiles

Job description

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Job Title: Art & Textiles Teacher
Location: Lincoln
Salary: £31,650 – £49,084 per annum
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full time

If you have a passion for igniting students' imagination through hands-on learning and expressive design, we have a perfect opportunity for you. GSL is looking for someone to join a vibrant and forward-thinking school in Lincoln this September!

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and passionate Art & Textiles Teacher to join a supportive department where your creative freedom and artistic vision will be nurtured and celebrated.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons in Art and Textiles for KS3 to KS5
• Inspire and nurture creativity, experimentation, and independent thinking in students
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback to ensure high achievement
• Maintain a well-organised, safe, and stimulating classroom environment
• Integrate the use of mixed media, digital design, and practical textile applications
• Prepare students for coursework and external assessments in accordance with exam board specifications
• Collaborate with the wider creative faculty to contribute to cross-curricular projects and whole-school displays

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification
• Specialism in Art, Textiles, or a closely related subject
• Proven experience teaching Art and/or Textiles in a secondary school setting
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to motivate and inspire students
• A thorough knowledge of the national curriculum and assessment frameworks for Art and Textiles
• Confidence in teaching a variety of techniques, including drawing, painting, printmaking, embroidery, and fashion/textile construction

Please keep in mind that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.

For more information or to register your interest in the Art & Textiles Teacher role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.