St Swithun's School - Teacher of Food, Textiles & Design and Technology

Summary

We are seeking a well-qualified and versatile teacher to contribute to the teaching of food & nutrition, textiles and design and technology.

Detail

The core focus of this role will be in the food and textiles department, and the successful candidate will also be asked to contribute to D&T teaching at key stage 3. Food, textiles and D&T are taught to all girls in years 7 and 8 and then become options from year 9. Both departments have well-resourced, specialist facilities, experienced heads of department and technician support.

In food and textiles students are encouraged to develop their knowledge, originality and creativity by completing practical projects. They practise lifelong skills such as preparing and cooking a range of sweet and savoury dishes, learning to use a sewing machine and making a simple garment. Food preparation and nutrition is offered as a GCSE option. In D&T students learn basic manufacturing skills using hand tools and machines, progressing to computer-aided design and manufacture as in industry. They evaluate designs, test products and accept that not getting things right first-time is part of learning. D&T is available as a GCSE (resistant materials) and A-level (product design) option for students.

St Swithun’s is a popular and successful selective girls’ school committed to developing innovative teaching and learning and open communication with parents. We are a kind, understanding and supportive community in which every pupil feels able to try new challenges without fear of failure.

The closing date for applications is 9 AM on Monday 9 March 2026.

Please complete our online application form which can be found linked.

For any queries about the role or the application process, please contact

HR Department:

Telephone: 01962 835798

Or email: recruitment@stswithuns.com

Documents

• Teacher of Food, Textiles and DT PDF Document