DT Textile - Exciting Opportunity - Warwickshire

Design and Technology Teacher (Textiles) – Experienced Teacher Opportunity at a Grammar School in Warwickshire

📍 Location: Warwickshire

📅 Start Date: September 2025

💼 Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

💷 Salary: Competitive – MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)

🧵 Inspire the Next Generation of Textile Designers

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Design and Technology Teacher (Textiles) to join a prestigious grammar school in Warwickshire. We are looking for a knowledgeable and creative Design and Technology Teacher (Textiles) who is eager to bring energy, vision, and leadership to our high-achieving Design & Technology Department.

This role is ideal for an experienced Design and Technology Teacher (Textiles) who thrives in an academically focused setting and who is confident in delivering lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. The successful candidate will be passionate about textiles education and dedicated to inspiring students to explore both traditional and contemporary textile design practices.

🎓 About the School

Our grammar school in Warwickshire is widely recognised for its academic excellence, forward-thinking ethos, and commitment to high-quality teaching. The Design and Technology Department is a valued part of the school, and we are proud to offer an engaging, rigorous curriculum that encourages innovation, creativity, and technical expertise. As a Design and Technology Teacher (Textiles), you will be supported by experienced colleagues and a leadership team that values specialist teaching and curriculum development.

🧶 Role Responsibilities

As a skilled Design and Technology Teacher (Textiles), you will:

• Teach across Key Stages 3 to 5, delivering high-quality, challenging, and inspiring lessons in textiles.




• Lead the development of curriculum content and assessment strategies for textiles-based projects.




• Promote practical, skills-based learning alongside conceptual and theoretical understanding.




• Support students in producing ambitious and creative design work, including GCSE and A-Level coursework.




• Collaborate with other Design and Technology Teachers (Textiles) to drive excellence within the department.




• Stay up to date with developments in the field of textiles and design education, sharing expertise with the wider team.




• Contribute to whole-school initiatives and enrichment activities linked to the arts, fashion, and sustainability.

🌟 What We Offer

• A high-performing academic environment with enthusiastic, engaged students.




• A well-equipped textiles studio with modern machinery, resources, and facilities.




• A collaborative team of Design and Technology Teachers (Textiles) committed to maintaining high standards.




• Ongoing professional development and opportunities for leadership within the department.




• Supportive school culture with a strong focus on staff well-being and creative teaching.




• The chance to make a meaningful impact as a specialist Design and Technology Teacher (Textiles) in a school that values your subject.

✅ Candidate Requirements

We are looking for an experienced Design and Technology Teacher (Textiles) who:

• Holds QTS and a degree in Textiles, Fashion Design, or a related discipline.




• Has proven success in delivering textiles at GCSE and A-Level with excellent student outcomes.




• Possesses strong subject knowledge and a commitment to outstanding classroom practice.




• Is proactive, reflective, and passionate about the evolving role of a Design and Technology Teacher (Textiles).




• Is confident working independently and collaboratively to contribute to departmental growth.




• Is excited to share ideas and develop engaging projects that bring textiles to life for students.

📩 How to Apply

If you are an experienced Design and Technology Teacher (Textiles) looking to take the next step in your career at a respected grammar school in Warwickshire, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 To apply, simply send your CV – no cover letter required.

Join a thriving school where your passion for textiles and experience as a Design and Technology Teacher (Textiles) will be recognised, supported, and celebrated.