Teacher of Textiles

Altrincham College, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8QW

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Art and design
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - The length of the contract is expected to be for the whole of the academic year 2026-2027 but this will be dependent on the return of the substantive postholder. - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Teachers Main/Upper

What skills and experience we're looking for

Altrincham College is seeking to appoint an outstanding, well-qualified Teacher of Textiles.

Candidates should have experience of teaching Textiles at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 and a sound knowledge and genuine passion for this subject area.

This role would be suitable for ECTs as well as experienced teachers.

Reporting to the Head of Textiles, the successful candidate will be an integral part of the team. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding, creative teacher with the drive, passion and commitment to join our hugely talented team of staff, working together to encourage and support every child in reaching their full potential.

What the school offers its staff

This post offers the opportunity to join a great place to work where you will be supported by a hugely talented staff team.

v An engaging, creative and welcoming environment.

v Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, with excellent employer contributions.

v Free on-site parking.

v On-site canteen facilities.

v Staff room with free refreshments.

v Employee Assistance Programme.

v Occupational Health and Counselling services available.

v Supported by a talented, highly motivated, committed and professional team of colleagues.

v Active and supportive Governing Bodies and Senior Leadership Teams.

v CPD opportunities for all staff.

v Access to NPQ training programmes and training around leadership and management.

v Opportunities to collaborate and work across the Trust.

v A great place to work.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher of Textiles - June 2026.pdf - 822 KB (opens in new tab)

About Altrincham College

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 982 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Altrincham College website
• Email address: recruitment@altrinchamcollege.com
• Phone number: 0161 980 7173
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/altrincham-college

Altrincham College (part of the South Manchester Learning Trust) is an over-subscribed 11-18 Academy set in the pleasant South Manchester suburbs of Hale/Timperley and on the Manchester/Trafford border. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Altrincham College places a high value on professional development and CPD opportunities are available to all staff.

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