Teacher of Design Technology (Textiles) Part Time

Westholme School, established in 1923, is a successful independent school with around 600 students, located on the rural outskirts of Blackburn.

The Post

Required for September 2021

(for a Fixed Term Contract ending on 31st August 2022)

Part-time post (0.5 FTE)

We seek a well-qualified, dedicated and inspirational Design and technology (Textiles) graduate to contribute to a highly committed faculty. The successful candidate will join a friendly and supportive team of four full-time teaching staff, along with two technicians. It is expected they will take responsibility for the majority of Textiles teaching up to A Level within the faculty and working alongside the Head of Faculty, for the further development of the subject area. A willingness to be involved in extracurricular activities such as competitions and educational visits is essential, and other interests which are particular strengths of the successful candidate would also be welcome.

Introduction to the Faculty

The Faculty teaches Art and Textiles to A Level, Food and Product Design to GCSE and Photography to A Level. In Years 7 – 9, students are taught in mixed ability groups and all study Art, Food, Textiles and Product Design on a carousel each year. All subjects are popular at GCSE with both boys and girls.

The faculty is well equipped and resourced and comprises of specialist art rooms, a food room, textiles room and a workshop.

It is expected that the successful candidate would wish to be involved in extracurricular activities such as competitions and educational visits. Other interests which are particular strengths of the successful candidate would be welcome.
Design subjects are popular choices at A Level and many students go on to study design courses at university. Subjects follow the AQA specifications and there is a strong emphasis on individual practical work.

Please download our Application Pack and Application Form to read more about this superb role.

How to apply:

Complete and submit our Application Form (downloadable on the Westholme website) and email to the Principal.

Closing: 12 noon, Monday 19th April 2021.

Interviews will be held w/c 26 April. Applicants who have heard nothing by Friday 23 April should assume they have been unsuccessful.

Applicants who have any questions can email the Deputy Headteacher, Miss Francine Smith.

Westholme School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all staff must share this commitment – please refer to our Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding policies on the website.

Westholme School is committed to equality of opportunity in all areas of its work. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.