Teacher of Textiles (Maternity)

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Generous pension

50% discount on GDST school fees

Professional development

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Putney High School in London is seeking an outstanding Teacher of Textiles for a part-time maternity cover within the Creative Visual Arts and Technology Faculty. The role delivers a contemporary textiles curriculum to a creative, motivated student cohort.

You will join a department with a strong record of progression to leading fashion and design institutions, and ECT/NQT graduates are welcome to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Qualified Textiles teacher with ability to deliver textiles curriculum
• Experience delivering textiles curriculum in a secondary setting
• Ability to work within the Creative Visual Arts and Technology Faculty

Responsibilities

• Deliver Textiles curriculum within the creative faculty
• Inspire students through fashion and textile design
• Collaborate with Product Design, Art and Computer Science colleagues

Skills

Textiles teaching

Fashion design

Creative teaching

Education

ECT (NQT) eligible

Job description

Employer Putney High School - GDST Location London, Greater London Contract Type Temporary Hours Part Time Contract Length Maternity cover Salary £25,540 per annum to £39,211 per annum (pro-rata)

Posted 17th September 2026 Start Date 1st January 2027 Expires 5th October 2026 09:00 AM Contract Type Temporary Start Date 1st January 2027 Job ID 1574727 Suitable for ECT (NQT) Graduates Job Reference PUT-TEX

• Contract Type :Temporary
• Contract Length: Maternity cover
• Suitable for: ECT (NQT) Graduates
• Job ID: 1574727

Salary: GDST Teachers’ scale: FTE 1 - £42,567 per annum to £65,352 per annum. Actual salary (FTE 0.6) - £25,540 per annum to £39,211 per annum. Salary dependent on experience.

Contract: Part time (FTE 0.6) & fixed term maternity cover

Required from: January 2027

We are seeking an outstanding Teacher of Textiles to join our vibrant, ambitious and highly creative department, where fashion, design and innovation come together to inspire the next generation of designers. As part of our newly established Creative Visual Arts and Technology Faculty, alongside Product Design, Art and Computer Science, you will play a key role in delivering a contemporary, future-focused curriculum that reflects the ever-evolving creative industries.

From the moment students begin their journey at Putney, they are immersed in the world of fashion and textiles, exploring a diverse range of techniques, materials and design processes while engaging with influential designers, fashion movements, and the social and environmental impact of the industry. The department enjoys an outstanding record of success, with students regularly progressing to some of the world's most prestigious fashion and design institutions, including Central Saint Martins, London College of Fashion, Polimoda in Florence and Parsons School of Design in New York.

The Textiles Department embodies the creative, adventurous spirit of Putney: innovative in its thinking, ambitious in its aspirations and dedicated to empowering young people to shape the future of design. If you are passionate about fashion and textiles education and excited by the opportunity to inspire talented young designers, we would be delighted to hear from you. We are well placed to support both Early Career Teachers and experienced practitioners alike.

About The School As one of the UK’s leading schools, Putney High School is rightly proud of its exceptional academic results and pastoral care. A spirit of intellectual agility and engagement is at the heart of the school’s ethos, with pupils stretched, challenged, and supported inside the classroom and beyond.

The school is set in leafy, tranquil grounds close to the heart of Putney and to the River Thames.

Benefits The school is part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools. We can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• Generous pension scheme
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Financial guidance and support
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Putney High School and the GDST are committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

Putney High School and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online checks, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.