Teacher of Textiles - Maternity cover

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs. Please fully complete the on-line application form.

We’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Textiles Teacher to join our team at The Heath School - help inspire and engage our students in a creative and rewarding subject!

Start date: 1st September 2026

MAIN DUTIES:

• To have a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the relevant aspects of the National Curriculum and related National Strategies
• To take account of further curriculum guidance in changes and development
• To understand the contribution that ICT can make to teaching and have the appropriate knowledge and skills to use ICT in your teaching
• To promote progression in the relevant key stages and phases
• To regularly evaluate the progress of students in relation to their prior attainment
• To use analysis of data from internal school assessments and National Curriculum assessments to plan lessons and sequences of lessons
• To report to colleagues on the progress of an individual, group or class, e.g. when changing lessons
• To monitor the progress of students through the continuous assessment of attainment against the learning outcomes set
• To provide constructive, formative and summative feedback to students
• To report to parents on the progress achieved by their child and the action required for further improvement
• Liaise and work effectively with other professionals and agencies involved in the assessment and provision for students’ needs, e.g. educational psychologist and SENCO
• To develop students’ capacity for self-assessment so that they can become reflective and self-managing learners
• To apply effective teaching strategies and methods appropriate to motivate different students and groups of students
• To use a range of strategies to ensure that there is appropriate pace and challenge in lessons for all students
• To manage effectively and creatively the full range of resources available, including TA’s and HLTAs
• To provide positive and targeted support for any students with particular learning needs
• To set clear expectations for maintaining appropriate learning behaviour.
• To manage challenging or difficult behaviour from students to minimise any negative impact on the learning of others

Please refer to the recruitment pack for further details on the job description and person specification.

Why Join Us?

At The Heath School, staff wellbeing and development are at the heart of what we do. Many colleagues have grown their careers here, and our Principal is a proud former student.

We offer:

• A supportive, collaborative environment within school and across the Trust
• A positive teaching culture with maximum 42/50 lessons per fortnight (reduced for leadership roles)
• Extensive evidence-based training and professional development opportunities
• Non-pay-related performance management
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme • A flexible approach to personal leave requests
• Staff wellbeing support including flu jabs, social events, and even fortnightly cake!

About The Heath School

The Heath is a highly successful, oversubscribed school at the heart of the Runcorn community. We are proud of our strong academic outcomes, which are consistently at or above national averages; and of our wide-ranging extra curricular programme. Our student-centred approach, underpinned by The Heath Standard, ensures all pupils are supported to achieve their aspirations.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and references. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.