Teacher of Textiles (Maternity Cover)

Charters School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Textiles to join us in January 2027 to cover a maternity leave.

The ability to teach at least one other aspect of Design Technology (Food Technology, Graphic Products or Resistant materials) at KS3 is desirable.

ECTs and more experienced teachers are most welcome to apply.

The successful candidate will be:

• Committed to promoting high-quality teaching of Textiles and Design Technology
• Inspire students to have a passion for the subject and have high expectations of all students
• An excellent classroom practitioner with an understanding of high-quality learning and ensure Textiles is a vibrant subject within the school community.
• Experienced at Teaching Textiles to KS3 & KS4.

About the School

We are a heavily oversubscribed 11-18 comprehensive school, with 1,710 students on roll, including 390 students in our thriving Sixth Form.

The school has a strong tradition of achieving excellent outcomes, alongside a commitment to providing a broad, ambitious and inclusive curriculum that enables every student to flourish. Our behaviour and relationships policy is clear and consistent, and colleagues have welcomed the introduction of centralised consequences and inclusive approaches that support a positive learning environment for all.

Developing and Supporting Our Staff

We believe that our greatest resource is our teachers. We are committed to investing in our staff and creating an environment in which colleagues feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

There is a popular and well-established programme of continuing professional development across the school and within individual departments, with opportunities for colleagues at every stage of their career to develop both personally and professionally. We are proud to offer excellent opportunities for career progression, together with a comprehensive induction programme designed to ensure that new colleagues feel supported from the moment they join us.

Staff wellbeing is also a key priority. Colleagues benefit from a range of initiatives designed to support their wellbeing and encourage an active and healthy lifestyle.

For this subject, priority admission of children of successful applicants applies.

Applicant Information

Application deadline: Monday 19 October 2026 at 9.00am

Please complete the application form via MyNewTerm: https://www.chartersschool.org.uk/7545/vacancies-1

Please include a supporting statement outlining how your skills and experience have prepared you for the role and how you would contribute to the future success of Charters School.

Applications are invited with immediate effect and will be considered as they are received. We reserve the right to shortlist, interview and appoint at any stage of the recruitment process, including before the stated closing date.

Charters School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and comply with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and the school’s safeguarding policies. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and other relevant pre-employment checks.

Charters School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Charters School, Charters Road,

Sunningdale, Berks SL5 9QY.

Tel: 01344 624826