Teacher of Textiles
The Heath School, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4SY6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
12 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time teaching hours, Monday-Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months or until the incumbent returns. - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M1-U3 £32,916 - £51,048
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role As a Teacher of Textiles, you will:
• Teach engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4 in Textiles
• Plan, assess and track progress in line with curriculum and school policies
• Support both academic achievement and personal development
• Provide pastoral care as a form tutor
• Model our values of Kindness, Integrity and Tenacity, and inspire students to Know more; Do more; Be more
• Collaborate with colleagues to create an inclusive and stimulating learning environment
• Engage with parents/carers and outside agencies where needed
• Offer extra-curricular opportunities linked to your interests and skills
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all students
About You
The ideal candidate will:
• Be an emerging or experienced teacher with a proven track record of success
• Hold QTS (or equivalent)
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge, classroom management, and communication skills
• Be innovative and enthusiastic about teaching and learning
• Be committed to helping every student flourish academically and personally
• Show professionalism and high expectations at all times
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
At The Heath School, staff wellbeing and development are at the heart of what we do. Many colleagues have grown their careers here, and our Principal is a proud former student.
We offer:
• A supportive, collaborative environment within school and across the Trust
• A positive teaching culture with maximum 42/50 lessons per fortnight (reduced for leadership roles)
• Extensive evidence-based training and professional development opportunities
• Non-pay-related performance management
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• A flexible approach to personal leave requests
• Staff wellbeing support including flu jabs, social events, and even fortnightly cake!
About The Heath School
The Heath is a highly successful, oversubscribed school at the heart of the Runcorn community. We are proud of our strong academic outcomes, which consistently at or above national averages; and of our wide-ranging extra-curricular programme. Our student-centred approach, underpinned by The Heath Standard, ensures all pupils are supported to achieve their aspirations.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Heath is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and the post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Further information about DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service
If you are shortlisted for interview, we will carry out an online search for information about you as part of our due diligence and commitment to safeguarding.
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.
About The Heath School
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1185 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Heath School website
- Email address
- recruitment@theheathfamily.org.uk
Our school is extremely popular and we are oversubscribed with over 1200 students on roll. For many years, outcomes have been extremely positive, and students have moved on to achieve their aspirations. However, we do not pride ourselves only on our academic performance but on our student-centred approach and the range of opportunities we provide our students through our curriculum and through our extra-curricular offer. That is The Heath Standard.
We care for our staff, as we care for our students, their health and wellbeing are paramount as we understand the pivotal role our staff play in the development of our school and its students. Our staff work incredibly hard but equally, we work hard to ensure their work is as effective as possible.
Arranging a visit to The Heath School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@theheathfamily.org.uk.
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