Textiles Technician

PK Education; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

PK Education Limited is recruiting a Textiles / Creative Arts Technician to support a secondary school in Wakefield. This role is ideal for a Fashion, Textiles, Art or Design graduate, a university student with suitable availability, or someone with hands-on sewing and creative arts experience.

The position runs three days per week as a supply/part-time role, with hours from 8:30am to 3:30pm. You will help set up sewing machines, prepare materials and support lessons in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Has practical experience using sewing machines.
• Interest in fashion, textiles, art or design.
• Able to work in a school environment and commit to three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the textiles classroom.
• Set up and maintain sewing machines, ideally Janome models.
• Prepare fabrics, materials and equipment for practical lessons.
• Support creative activities, including tie-dye, fabric design and textile techniques.
• Organise stock, resources and classroom materials.
• Work alongside teaching staff and around students in a secondary school environment.

Skills

Sewing machines

Textiles

Creative arts

Education

Fashion/Textiles/Art/Design degree

Job description

Textiles / Creative Arts Technician

Location: Wakefield

Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm

Working Pattern: 3 days per week- until March 2027

Contract: Supply / Part-Time

Agency: PK Education

Are you creative, practical and confident working with textiles and sewing equipment?

PK Education is recruiting a Textiles / Creative Arts Technician to support a secondary school in Wakefield.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Fashion, Textiles, Art or Design graduate, university student with suitable availability, or someone with hands-on experience in sewing, garment making or creative arts.

Your role will include:

• Supporting the day-to-day running of the textiles classroom.
• Setting up and maintaining sewing machines, ideally Janome models.
• Preparing fabrics, materials and equipment for practical lessons.
• Supporting creative activities, including tie-dye, fabric design and textile techniques.
• Organising stock, resources and classroom materials.
• Working alongside teaching staff and around students in a secondary school environment.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has practical experience using sewing machines and working with textiles.
• Is creative, organised and confident handling different materials.
• Has an interest in fashion, textiles, art or design.
• Is comfortable working in a school environment.
• Can commit to three days per week.

Previous school experience is desirable but not essential. Graduates and students with relevant practical skills are encouraged to apply.

All appointments are subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks