Textiles Technician

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Textiles Technician to support our successful textiles department within the Senior School. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for textiles and creativity to contribute to a vibrant department and help inspire pupils through practical learning experiences.

The role

Working closely with the Teacher in Charge of Textiles and teaching staff, you will provide practical, technical and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the department. You will prepare materials and resources for lessons, maintain equipment and stock levels, and support both staff and pupils in a busy and creative environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing materials, resources and equipment for practical lessons.

• Maintaining textiles equipment, machinery and specialist teaching spaces.

• Managing stock levels and ordering materials and supplies.

• Supporting teachers and pupils with practical textile techniques and projects.

• Assisting with displays, exhibitions and departmental events.

• Helping to maintain a safe, organised and inspiring learning environment.

About you

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong practical textiles skills and knowledge of a range of textile techniques and processes.

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Good communication and IT skills.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• A flexible, proactive and practical approach to work.

Desirable:

• A qualification or background in textiles, fashion, costume or a related discipline.

• Previous experience working in a school, workshop or creative environment.

• Experience of supporting creative projects, displays or exhibitions.

For further information about the role, including the full and person specification, please refer to the job pack.

Why Claremont?

Claremont is a warm, grounded and truly co‑educational day school community where children thrive because they are encouraged to be themselves while striving for their best. Our ethos rejects hot‑house culture; instead, we pair academic aspiration with kindness, curiosity and breadth of opportunity.

Benefits include a generous defined contribution pension scheme which offers flexibility around both employer and employee contribution levels, comprehensive life, and staff fee remission (for eligible staff upon successful completion of probationary period), cycle to work scheme as well as complimentary lunches and refreshments during term-time.*

*Please refer to the benefits section under our “working at Claremont” page of our website.

To apply, please complete an application via our recruitment portal.

Closing date: 9.00am on Wednesday 4 November 2026.

Interviews will be held week commencing 9 November 2026.

Applications will be considered as they are received. Interviews and any subsequent offers may be made at any stage of the process. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit their applications at the earliest opportunity.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are fully committed to creating and sustaining a positive and supportive working environment free from discrimination where staff feel valued and respected. We value individuality and diversity and believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.