Textiles Technician

Textiles / Creative Arts Technician

Location: Wakefield
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Working Pattern: 3 days per week- until March 2027
Contract: Supply / Part-Time
Agency: PK Education

Are you creative, practical and confident working with textiles and sewing equipment?

PK Education is recruiting a Textiles / Creative Arts Technician to support a secondary school in Wakefield.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Fashion, Textiles, Art or Design graduate, university student with suitable availability, or someone with hands-on experience in sewing, garment making or creative arts.

Your role will include:

Supporting the day-to-day running of the textiles classroom.

Setting up and maintaining sewing machines, ideally Janome models.

Preparing fabrics, materials and equipment for practical lessons.

Supporting creative activities, including tie-dye, fabric design and textile techniques.

Organising stock, resources and classroom materials.

Working alongside teaching staff and around students in a secondary school environment.

We’re looking for someone who:

Has practical experience using sewing machines and working with textiles.

Is creative, organised and confident handling different materials.

Has an interest in fashion, textiles, art or design.

Is comfortable working in a school environment.

Can commit to three days per week.

Previous school experience is desirable but not essential. Graduates and students with relevant practical skills are encouraged to apply.

 Interested? Contact Tracey at PK Education.

tracey.young@pkeducation.co.uk
0113 819 7820

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