Textiles Technician — Inspire Craft in Education

Marchant Recruitment; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Private School in Barnet, North London, seeks a practical Textiles Technician to support its Art, Design & Technology department. You will prep materials, set up equipment, and assist teachers and students with sewing, garment construction and fabric techniques.

The role involves maintaining workshops, ensuring safety, and contributing to project displays while supporting curriculum delivery and safeguarding responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Practical textiles experience in textiles, fashion, garment construction, dressmaking, sewing or related discipline.
• Confidence using sewing machines, overlockers and textiles equipment.
• Knowledge of fabrics, fibres, threads and a range of textile construction and decorative techniques.

Responsibilities

• Preparing textiles materials, fabrics, patterns, samples and equipment for lessons, demonstrations and practical projects.
• Setting up and maintaining sewing machines, overlockers, irons, cutting equipment and other specialist textiles tools.
• Supporting teachers and students with practical activities involving sewing, garment construction, embroidery, fabric manipulation and decorative techniques.
• Assisting with the preparation, adaptation and production of teaching resources, material samples and project components.
• Monitoring stock levels, ordering materials and maintaining an organised inventory of fabrics, threads, haberdashery and other supplies.
• Carrying out routine equipment checks, identifying faults and arranging repairs or reporting maintenance requirements.
• Ensuring textiles rooms, workstations, storage areas and equipment are clean, organised and ready for use.
• Promoting safe working practices and ensuring equipment is used appropriately in accordance with school procedures.
• Supporting risk assessments, health and safety procedures and the safe storage of tools, materials and chemicals where applicable.
• Assisting with the preparation and display of students' work for exhibitions, open days, competitions and school events.
• Helping maintain a well-organised, creative and welcoming workshop environment.
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff to support curriculum delivery and respond to changing departmental needs.

Skills

Textiles

Garment construction

Sewing

Embroidery

Tools

Sewing machines

Overlockers

Irons

Cutting equipment

Job description

Top Private School in Barnet, North London, seeks a practical Textiles Technician to support its Art, Design & Technology department. You will prep materials, set up equipment, and assist teachers and students with sewing, garment construction and fabric techniques.

The role involves maintaining workshops, ensuring safety, and contributing to project displays while supporting curriculum delivery and safeguarding responsibilities.