Job description
Textiles Teacher
Location: Selby, North Yorkshire
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: MPS/UPS; £31,650 - £49,084 per annum
Contract Type: Wednesday to Friday (Part-Time)
Contract Period: Fixed-term (1 year maternity cover)
GSL Education are looking for a passionate and creative Textiles Teacher to cover maternity leave from September 2025 atan Ofsted graded ‘Good’ Client Secondary School in Selby, North Yorkshire.
About the School:
- A thriving, successful, vibrant, forward thinking, caring, popular and energetic secondary school in Selby.
- Rated in the top 100 most improved schools in the last 4 years, with results that place the school in the top 25% of schools in England.
- Aims to create a safe and inclusive school environment, where everybody feels like they belong.
- Celebrates the diversity within their school community, and champions equality at all times.
- The school has high expectations of staff and students alike, and develop students as people, to prepare them for future pathways.
Textiles Teacher Responsibilities:
- Deliver engaging and comprehensive lessons in Textiles, aligned with the national curriculum and examination board requirements.
- Deliver practical and theoretical lessons that nurture creativity, technical skills, and independence.
- Prepare students for GCSE coursework and practical assessments, ensuring high standards of achievement.
- Contribute to the development and enrichment of the Design & Technology curriculum, particularly within the Textiles specialism.
- Participate in departmental meetings, CPD, and whole-school events as required.
Textiles Teacher Requirements:
- Hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching qualification.
- Experience teaching Textiles at secondary level, including GCSE (A-Level desirable).
- A degree in Textiles, Fashion, Design & Technology, or a related subject.
- Strong subject knowledge in fabric design, textiles techniques, and practical application.
- Enthusiasm for inspiring students and fostering a love for Textiles.
- Hold an Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for a new one.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
For more information, or to apply for the role of Textiles Teacher in Selby, North Yorkshire please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.