Teacher of DT - Textiles

Grey Court School; Teddington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Grey Court School is seeking a highly qualified DT-Textiles teacher to join the Design and Technology Faculty. Initially focus on developing KS3 Textiles curriculum while exploring GCSE uptake and extracurricular opportunities.

The role supports a well-resourced department with a track record of excellence and strong student engagement. The post suits a newly qualified or experienced teacher with a commitment to an extensive extracurricular programme and driving innovative textile projects for

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Experience delivering DT/Textiles at KS3/KS4 beneficial.
• Ability to plan and develop curriculum and extracurricular textile projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver KS3 Textiles curriculum and contribute to KS4 options.
• Plan and assess student progress and provide feedback.
• Lead extra-curricular textile activities and workshops.

Skills

Textiles teaching

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Education

QTS

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

CAD software

Job description

Teacher of DT - Textiles

Fixed Term Contract 1-Jan-27 till 31-Aug-27

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Full Time / MPS

Grey Court is a vibrant, successful and well-established school situated on an impressive site close to the River Thames and Richmond Park. Rated as outstanding in all areas in March 2013, then in January 2018 and again in February 2024, we continue with our ambitious vision for both staff and students. Come and join us!

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a highly qualified, inspirational and innovative teacher to join our excellent Design and Technology Faculty. Initially the role will be to develop our Key Stage 3 Textiles Curriculum, whilst looking at opportunities to develop extra curricular activities within the department and uptake at GCSE. Currently the faculty delivers Food and Nutrition, Graphic Design and Art Textiles at GCSE, with multi disciplines taught at Key Stage 3.

This is a unique and fantastic opportunity to join one of the best state schools and Design, Technology and Food&Nutrition departments with a long tradition of both academic and extra-curricular success. Grey Court Textiles is outstanding in every aspect as demonstrated in our consistently excellent results over the years. As such, Textiles, Graphics and Food and Nutrition GCSE are very popular subjects with our student cohort, with results well above the national average. We believe these subjects build essential life skills for our students and make them global citizens as we prepare them for the world beyond school. Our students partake in chef competitions, STEM awards, museum visits and have regular visits from external visitors to enrich their learning. Our departments are well resourced and are led by passionate educators.

About you

We are seeking to appoint a highly qualified, motivated and innovative teacher of DT-Textiles who will inspire our young people and further drive textiles at Grey Court. The faculty currently offers a wide range of opportunities at Key Stage 3 and 4. The post would suit a newly qualified or experienced teacher with a proven track record. We expect the successful candidate to be fully committed to our extensive extra curricular programme and bringing new projects alive for students. Ideas to develop this further and to ways to offer students a wide variety of creative life skills and opportunities should be highlighted in detail in applications. We are looking for an outstanding classroom practitioner with the ability, imagination and flair to engage and motivate our young people. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious teacher to join our Academy.

Students at Grey Court want to do their best in all areas and work hard whilst respecting their teachers’ knowledge and commitment to the extracurricular provision. Staff at Grey Court are supported and appreciated by parents, governors and the local community. The successful applicant will have the energy and drive to build on the department’s success and assist in taking the department forward in its delivery of an outstanding learning experience for all students.

About us

As a training school we value the continuous development of our staff and offer a full range of professional training opportunities including in-house and cross-MAT CPD and national leadership programmes. We also have a structured support programme for early career teachers (ECTs) and trainee teachers.

Grey Court is committed to recruiting the very best teachers and support staff to benefit student experience in the classroom. We are an Ofsted rated outstanding school offering a comprehensive range of GCSEs, A levels and BTEC level 3 diplomas. We serve a diverse community and ensure we bring out the best in each student, be that through following vocational or academic pathways.

Grey Court is part of the Every Child, Every Day multi academy trust which is made up of three local secondary schools. We are based in the London borough of Richmond, with good public transport links and close to the river Thames and Richmond Park.

Grey Court is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date: 12 PM November 16, 2026.
Interview date: TBC

For more information about Grey Court School please visit our website.

We do not work with recruitment agencies. We reserve the right to close the advert early should an appropriate candidate be identified. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.

The Governing and Trust Bodies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and expect all staff to share this commitment. We fully recognise our responsibilities for safeguarding and child protection.

Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check, overseas criminal record checks where relevant, online checks and receipt of satisfactory references. It is an offense to apply to work with children if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

The schools within the Trust are committed to all aspects of personal development, are inclusive and seek to ensure every student achieves to the best of their ability.