Textiles Teacher

Veritas Education Recruitment; Purston Jaglin; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Textiles Teacher for a secondary school in Pontefract starting September 2025. The role involves delivering practical and interactive lessons to inspire students, with a strong focus on creativity and hands-on learning in a supportive environment. Newly Qualified Teachers are encouraged to apply, with opportunities for mentoring and development.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Strong leadership and staff development focus

Opportunities for CPD and career progression

Commitment to student well-being

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Textiles or a related subject in secondary school.
• Passionate about inspiring creativity in students.
• Confident in delivering practical and theory-based lessons.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging and practical lessons in Textiles for Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Deliver lessons in a well-equipped Design & Technology department.
• Inspire students' love for fabric, fashion, and design.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Creativity

Planning lessons

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Veritas Education are recruiting for a creative and enthusiastic Textiles Teacher to join a high-performing secondary school in Pontefract from September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead engaging and practical lessons in a well-equipped Design & Technology department, adopting a love for fabric, fashion, and design in students across Key Stages 3 and 4.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS or equivalent teaching qualification
• Have experience teaching Textiles or a related Design & Technology subject in a secondary school
• Be passionate about inspiring creativity and innovation in young learners
• Be confident in planning and delivering practical and theory-based lessons
• Have strong classroom management and excellent communication skills

You will be joining a supportive and ambitious team within a school that values hands-on learning and celebrates student success in the arts and design subjects. The department is well-resourced, with access to specialist textiles equipment and facilities.

The school offers:

• A collaborative and inclusive working environment
• Strong leadership and a clear focus on staff development
• Opportunities for CPD and career progression
• An active commitment to student wellbeing and achievement

Newly Qualified Teachers (ECTs) are encouraged to apply and will receive full support and mentoring.

To apply, please click 'Apply Now', or alternatively, email a copy of your CV to (url removed). For more information about the role, please call Tom on (phone number removed).

Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'