Teacher of Design and Technology – Textiles
Start date: January or February 2026
Contract: Long-term, until July 2026
Location: West London
Love watching creativity come to life in the classroom? This one’s for you.
We’re working with a forward-thinking secondary school with a strong sense of community and high expectations for both pupils and staff. They’re looking for a Teacher of Design and Technology with a Textiles specialism to join their team from January or February through to the end of the academic year.
This is a school that values practical learning, realworld skills, and giving students the confidence to create, experiment, and problem-solve. The DT department is well-resourced and collaborative, with a real appetite for fresh ideas and subject passion.
What the role looks like:
1. Teaching Design and Technology with a clear focus on Textiles across KS3 and KS4
2. Planning and delivering engaging, hands-on lessons that inspire creativity
3. Supporting students of mixed abilities to develop both technical skills and independence
4. Working closely with a supportive department and wider staff team
Who they’re keen to meet:
5. A strong Textiles specialist who knows their subject inside out
6. Qualified teachers are welcome, but the school is open-minded and happy to consider non-qualified teachers with solid subject expertise and classroom confidence
7. Someone positive, organised, and keen to get stuck into school life
8. A teacher who enjoys building relationships and helping young people thrive
Why this role works:
9. Long-term stability from January or February through to July
10. Supportive leadership and a clear behaviour policy
11. Well-equipped DT facilities and students who enjoy creative subjects
12. A chance to make a real impact without committing to a permanent post just yet
What you’ll get through Protocol Education:
13. Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella faff
14. Free access to our online CPD Academy
15. A dedicated consultant who actually listens
16. Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
If you’re a Textiles specialist looking for a fresh challenge, or you’ve got the industry experience and want to bring it into the classroom, this could be a brilliant fit.
To apply for this role you must be based in the UK with proof right to work
Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2022, REC audited, Investor In People, CPD Member
If you are interested in this role please apply through this advert or apply on our Protocol Education website.
We pride ourselves on employing a wide range of educators from a variety of experienced backgrounds and settings as well as aspiring educators and teachers with diverse experiences and transferable skills who are passionate and caring individuals to educate children and young people within our schools.
Please note, to apply for this role you must have right to work in the UK
If you feel you would be great for this role, apply today!
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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