Teacher of Textiles

Co-op Academies Trust; Florence (CO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Teacher of Textiles to shape the curriculum, influence classroom practice, and drive high expectations across the subject. You will contribute to a growing Free School with bold ambitions and a clear moral purpose, supporting students to achieve excellence.

Starting September 2027, you will join a community expanding to 1,150 pupils by 2030, with strong professional development and opportunities to lead within the Trust.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status essential
• Strong A Levels or equivalent essential
• Degree in a relevant subject essential

Responsibilities

• Shape the Textiles curriculum and classroom practice at a formative stage of the academy's journey.
• Inspire students and contribute to a culture of excellence within the Creative Arts department.
• Lead and participate in extended learning and enrichment activities to broaden student experiences.

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Strong A Levels or equivalent

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

Key Role Information

Salary: £34,069.00 - 52,835.00

Job type: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent

Closing: 23/11/2026 09:00

Interview: 26 November 2026

Contract term: TTO - Term time only

Pay grade: MPS/UPS

Department: Creative Arts

Key stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4

Hours per week: 32.50

Weeks per year: 52.143

Visa sponsorship: No

Your Role

Teacher of Textiles - Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams

Start date: September 2027

Thank you for your interest in the role of Teacher of Textiles at Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a growing Free School in Stoke-on-Trent, an academy with bold ambitions, a clear moral purpose, and a relentless commitment to excellence for every child.

Since opening in September 2024, Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams has moved rapidly from vision to reality. What began with a founding cohort of 120 Year 7 students has grown into a thriving, purposeful learning community. In September 2025, the academy proudly transitioned into its permanent, state-of-the-art building, a learning environment designed to inspire, challenge, and support pride, ambition, care and excellence. The academy will continue to grow year on year, expanding to full capacity of 1,150 students by 2030.

As Teacher of Textiles you will be instrumental in shaping the culture, curriculum, and classroom practice of your subject area at a formative stage of the academy's journey. This is a role for a teacher who wants to leave a lasting legacy, someone ready to influence not just outcomes, but lives.

Why Choose Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams

An uncompromising commitment to professional growth

At Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams, we believe that exceptional schools are built by exceptional professionals. We invest heavily in our people, offering double the standard number of training days and a rich programme of development designed to stretch, challenge, and accelerate your leadership journey.

Strength through collective excellence

As part of Co-op Academies Trust, you will join a powerful network of professionals united by shared values and high expectations.

Support and challenge

Our organisational structures are intentionally designed to remove unnecessary barriers and allow teachers to focus on what truly matters, teaching, learning, and outcomes. You will be supported, trusted, and empowered to teach with clarity and confidence.

A curriculum built for depth, rigor, and aspiration

Our curriculum is developed in partnership with Trust-wide subject directors to ensure ambition, coherence, and academic depth. It is designed to open doors, cultivate curiosity, and prepare students for success in education and beyond.

A culture where people matter

We are proud of our strong culture, one rooted in high expectations, shared ways of being, and our PACE values. We care deeply about our staff and students, and we are intentional about creating a community where people feel known, valued, and inspired to be their best.

Extended Learning That Transforms Lives

Our extended academy day provides students with enriched opportunities beyond the classroom, building cultural capital, resilience, and confidence. Through a carefully designed enrichment programme, students discover new passions and develop skills that will shape their futures.

This innovative model also enables an additional two weeks of holiday across the academic year, ensuring shorter, more restorative term times for both staff and students.

Elizabeth Clewlow

Headteacher

Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Statusessential
• Strong A Levels or equivalentessential
• Degree in a relevant subjectessential

Attachments

• Teacher of Textiles | Recruitment PackTeacher of Textiles _ Recruitment Pack (1).pdf
• Welcome Pack - Our Trust00. Trust Welcome Pack - 2024-25.pdf
• Strategic Plan - 2025-2030Strategic Plan Presentation 2025-2030.pdf

About Florence MacWilliams

• Florence.pdf

About Us

Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams

Katie Harrison-Revill

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Weston Road, Meir Stoke-on-Trent ST3 6AP

Stoke-on-Trent

Staffordshire

ST3 6AP

Katie Harrison-Revill

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Safeguarding Information

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.