Textiles Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Wakefield is looking for a passionate Textiles Teacher for a full-time temporary role. You'll inspire students through engaging lessons in fashion and textile design, fostering creativity and hands-on skills. The ideal candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status and possess strong subject knowledge in Textiles. Competitive pay rates of £140–£220 per day are offered, with opportunities in well-resourced schools and access to comprehensive support.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rates

Access to CPD and training

Supportive consultant

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Textiles in UK secondary schools.
• Ability to deliver engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Skills in practical tasks such as sewing and fabric techniques.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Textiles lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teach practical skills such as sewing and pattern making.
• Maintain a safe, well-organised, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge in Textiles

Confident managing practical lessons

Creative and organized

Enthusiastic about teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Textiles Teacher – Full-Time (Temporary)

Pay: £140–£220 per day (dependent on experience)

Teaching Personnel is pleased to be working with one of our partner secondary schools to recruit a creative and skilled Textiles Teacher for a full-time, temporary role. This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about design, creativity, and hands‑on learning, and who enjoys inspiring students through fashion and textile design ✂️✨

The Role

• Deliver engaging Textiles lessons across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 advantageous)
• Teach practical skills such as sewing, pattern making, fabric techniques, and surface decoration
• Encourage creativity, independent design thinking, and craftsmanship
• Maintain a safe, well‑organised, and inclusive practical learning environment
• Support the wider Design & Technology department as required

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Strong subject knowledge in Textiles or Design & Technology
• Confident managing practical lessons and workshop equipment
• Creative, organised, and enthusiastic about teaching
• Recent experience teaching Textiles in UK secondary schools

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay rates (£140–£220)
• Full‑time, temporary placement with consistency and support
• A friendly, experienced consultant who understands your needs
• Opportunities to work in well‑resourced and supportive schools
• Access to CPD, training, and safeguarding support

If you’re a passionate Textiles Teacher looking for a rewarding role where creativity and practical skills are celebrated, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today with your CV and take the next step with Teaching Personnel – the UK’s leading education recruitment agency.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education”; this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.