Teacher of Technology (Textiles)

St Aidan's Church of England High School, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8JR

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026, or sooner if possible.

• Closing date

  5 May 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  21 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Art and design, Design and technology, Food technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Maternity Cover

Teacher of Technology (Textiles) job summary

Teacher of Technology (Textiles)

Full time, maternity cover, MPS/UPS

Do you want to work in a school where the behaviour and attitudes of students is outstanding, a school which is driven by strong values, a caring ethos and a commitment to educational excellence, and where each and every student knows the gift of life in all its fullness?  Furthermore, a school where extra-curricular success is amongst the highest in the country and student outcomes are well above national average.  

St Aidan’s C of E High School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, well‑qualified and inspiring Teacher of Technology. This position is particularly appropriate for candidates with a specialism in Textiles, and experience of successfully teaching GCSE Design and Technology Textiles would be advantageous.

We are looking for a colleague with strong subject knowledge, a genuine passion for Technology, and a drive to inspire young people. The ideal candidate will be innovative in their approach to teaching and curriculum development, committed to raising achievement, and dedicated to promoting high expectations for all students. You will be a strong communicator, a positive team‑player, and someone who contributes actively to both departmental and whole‑school culture.

You will be joining a highly supportive and collaborative Art and Technology Faculty. Our Art and Technology Faculty are adaptable, and teach across a multiple disciplines (Textiles, Food, Product and Art) in Key Stage 3. You will benefit from a rich and varied programme of professional development, which will be personalised to your career stage. CPD opportunities include dedicated ECT support (as required), in‑school training, external Middle Leadership pathways, online learning platforms, Trust‑wide development through the Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust, and access to the Leeds for Learning partnership. You will have the chance to teach enthusiastic students who value learning within a school that invests in its staff and celebrates academic excellence and personal growth.

Completed applications should be submitted via My New Term by 9am on Tuesday 5th May 2026. A Job Description and Person Specification detailing the requirements of the role are also available to download for your reference.    

Interviews will take place during week commencing 11th May 2026.

Safeguarding  

St. Aidan’s Church of England High School (part of Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust) takes safeguarding very seriously and is committed to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of all children and the prevention of extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be required to provide references, undertake an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service and comply with the Safeguarding Policy and Child Protection Practices of Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust. Checks are also undertaken to verify identity, address, qualifications required for the post, right to work in the UK and previous employment history.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

St Aidan’s Church of England High School (Part of YCST) takes safeguarding very seriously and is committed to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of all children and the prevention of extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be required to provide references, undertake an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service and comply with the Safeguarding Policy and Child Protection Practices of YCST. Checks are also undertaken to verify identity, address, qualifications required for the post, right to work in the UK and previous employment history.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Aidan's Church of England High School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 2026 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Aidan's Church of England High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-aidan-s-church-of-england-high-school-harrogate

St. Aidan’s Church of England High School requires for September 2023, a well-qualified History graduate to join a successful Department in our flourishing School. There are approximately 2000 pupils on roll with over 1000 students in an Associated Sixth Form with St John Fisher Catholic High School.

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