School Textiles Technician (Fixed Term/Part Time)

Cheltenham College; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 7,700 - 8,700; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym and swimming pool membership

Inclusive lunch during term time

Discounts with local businesses and 'b

Job summary

Cheltenham College is seeking a Textiles Technician to join our friendly Art & Design Department. This part-time role (16 hours per week, term-time) offers training and a chance to work on sewing, fabric printing, dyeing and digital embroidery with pupils.

Salary is pro-rated to hours worked, with a full-time equivalent of £25,603.50–£28,762.50 per annum. If you are practical, well-organised and eager to learn, we’d welcome your application.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in textiles and fashion and willingness to learn.
• Ability to support practical textile projects in a school setting.
• Curiosity, initiative and a proactive approach to learning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and equipment for textiles lessons.
• Assist with sewing, fabric printing, dyeing and digital embroidery projects.
• Support pupils’ creative journeys and help the department run smoothly.

Job description

For November 2026, Cheltenham College is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Textiles Technician to join our friendly and supportive Art & Design Department. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with an interest in textiles and fashion, particularly a recent graduate looking to develop their practical skills and gain valuable experience in a vibrant educational environment.

Working alongside our talented teaching staff, you will play an important, hands-on role in supporting pupils’ creative journeys. From preparing materials and equipment to assisting with practical projects, including sewing, fabric printing, dyeing and digital embroidery, you will help bring ideas to life and contribute to the smooth running of a busy and inspiring department. Full training will be provided, so curiosity, initiative and a willingness to learn are just as important as existing technical skills.

With excellent specialist facilities (see full job description), an ambitious creative programme and exciting plans for closer collaboration between Textiles and Art & Design, this is a wonderful time to join Cheltenham College. If you are practical, resourceful, well-organised and enjoy working with young people, we would welcome an application from you.

Full details of the rolecan be found in the job description document.

Job details

• The role is offered on a part-time, term-time basis, working 16 hours per week, with scope for additional hours.
• Salary note: The salary for this role will be pro-rated to reflect the part-time hours, but is currently based on £13.13-14.75per hour and a full time equivalent of £25,603.50 - £28,762.50 per annum.
• Pro rata salary will be £7,746.00 - 8,728.00 per annum.

Benefits include

• Free membership to College’s gyms and swimming pool, inclusive lunch available during term time, discounts with local businesses and retailers and more.

Cheltenham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its recruitment and selection of job applicants and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from suitably qualified individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We encourage all candidates to ensure that College is aware of yourparticular requirementsshould you be invited to interview.