Textiles Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Ashley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Textiles teacher for a full-time temporary role in south Manchester. The position runs from November 2025 to July 2026 and involves delivering innovative practical lessons. Candidates should hold QTS or QTLS, and teaching A level textiles is desirable. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive academy environment with state-of-the-art facilities.

Benefits

Top rates of pay

Access to free training courses

Generous referral scheme

Full interview preparation

Help with lesson planning

Online Portal for timesheets

Holiday pay options

Free social events

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching A level textiles is desirable but not essential.
• Legal right to work full time in the UK with no restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative practical lessons in textiles.
• Teach across key stage 3, four and five.
• Cover maternity leave from November 2025 to July 2026.

Skills

Teaching Textiles

Classroom management

Innovative lesson delivery

Education

QTS Status or QTLS

Job description

Tradewind are recruiting! Are you a qualified teacher of Textiles looking for a temporary supply role in south Manchester?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for a specialist textiles teacher to join a secondary academy in Trafford.

This is a full-time temporary supply teaching role from November 2025 to July 2026 to cover a maternity leave.

The Role

Teacher of Textiles

Five days a week

Delivery of textiles (AQA Design Technology - Textiles) with a focus on innovative practical lessons

Textiles is studied across key stage 3, four and five.

Experience of teaching A level textiles is desirable but not essential

The academy are interested in hearing from Early Career Teachers, experienced QTS practitioners and further education art specialists with recent experience of teaching art to students aged 11 to 18 and QTLS

The School

Oversubscribed Catholic 11-18 academy on the Trafford/Stockport border

Ofsted Good March 2025

Thriving community culture, many staff are former pupils.

State of the art facilities for teaching and learning

“Pupils apply themselves readily in class and conduct themselves sensibly around school. Sixth-form students act as mature role models for younger pupils. There is a calm yet joyful atmosphere in the school”

New headteacher and supportive established senior leadership team

Easily accessible by car and public transport links

Requirements

• Hold QTS Status or QTLS
• This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks
• Provide a CV with full employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained
• Have the legal right to work full time in the UK with no restrictions

By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:

• Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent.
• Access to over 2,500 free training courses, thanks to our partnership with The National College which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency.
• A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward.
• Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success.
• Help with lesson planning - our support doesn\'t stop once we\'ve secured you a placement.
• A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability.
• Our payroll team are onsite in London. Not offshore, not through a third party. We don\'t leave candidate service or pay to chance.
• Holiday pay - You choose if you want to be paid inclusive of holiday pay or bank this to claim in the school holidays.
• Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants.

To be considered for this Textiles teacher position, or to hear more about other roles for this academic year call the Manchester office on , or email