Textiles and Fashion Teacher

Salford College’s vision is to be a beacon of educational excellence transforming the lives of the individuals and communities we serve

Textiles and Fashion Teacher

Reference Number: SCC1718120

Salary: £23,396—£38,748 per annum. Incremental progression throughout the band is available

Advert Closing Date: Midnight on Tuesday 26th June 2018

Interview Date: W.C 2nd July 2018

Location: Pendleton Sixth Form College

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours per Week: 1.0FTE

We require a Textile/Fashion teacher to teach across our A level and BTEC Art & Design courses including L4 FAD. The successful candidate will have experience of working in the industry and have an ability to teach Textile Design, as well as strong traditional Fine Art skills up to level 4. Experience in a range of hands on studio practices, pattern cutting, garment construction and a working knowledge of industrial sewing machinery is essential. An enthusiasm to develop aspects of learning through the use of ICT is also welcomed. The successful candidate for this post must be an excellent communicator, motivator and efficient teacher in terms of delivery, paperwork and organisation, with comprehensive subject knowledge. We welcome an innovator and catalyst, who is a team player and is able to contribute to future changes and new initiatives within the department. The ability to contribute to teaching other specialisms in Art & Design would be an advantage, for example 3D Craft. A job share would be considered for this post.

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Reasons to Join Us

· Sixth Form College’s Associations terms and conditions (195 days) and automatic enrolment on to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

· A wide range of learning & career opportunities

· MyTech, Childcare, cycle to work & other voucher schemes

· Various health & wellbeing benefits (including discounted gym membership)

· We support the Skills for Life agenda and recognise the importance of all adults having functional literacy and numeracy whatever their role.  All staff are therefore given the support to gain a level 2 qualification in literacy and / or numeracy if they do not already have one and all teaching staff are expected to promote the basic skills of their learners within their subjects.

Commitment to Safeguarding 

As part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees. Appointees will be required to pay for their own DBS checks where applicable to the post.