Teacher of Textile &/or Food (Maternity Cover) at Princes Risborough School

PRINCES RISBOROUGH SCHOOL

We have an exciting opportunity to join our successful, vibrant school community as a

Teacher of Textile &/or Food (Maternity Cover)

Fixed term 1 year,

Full time or Part Time (0.6) considered

Salary Range: Teacher Main / Upper Pay Scale £19,749 - £30,628 for part time, (full time equivalent £32,916 -£51,048)

Unqualified pay range £22,601 - £35,259

Closing Date for applications: Friday 7^th August 2026 at 12 noon

Start date – September 2026

Suitable for ECTs and apprenticeships (duration 12 months)

The position

We’re looking to appoint a highly motivated Teacher of Textile &/or Food who can inspire our exceptional students and drive them forward to achieve even better results.

You will need to have a strong subject knowledge and be able to teach students of all abilities and ages. As well as this you will be highly organised with excellent communication and time management skills and will actively get involved with our ongoing efforts to become a fast-improving school.

This is also suitable for ECTS or apprenticeship available and will offer an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to raising standards and improving outcomes for young people.

We are seeking a passionate Textiles or Food graduate to join our Textile and Food department via the Level 6 Teacher Apprenticeship. This "earn-while-you-learn" route allows you to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) while being embedded in a supportive school environment. You will receive a reduced teaching timetable (maximum 80%) to ensure dedicated time for your training and portfolio development.

Key Requirements:

• A UK Honours degree or equivalent (2:2 or higher) in Maths or a related field. * (if not a related degree then very strong subject knowledge is required)
• GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Resilience and strong organisational skills to balance classroom teaching with academic study.

The school

Our school motto is “Aspire and Achieve” and that is what we want for all our students and staff members. We are committed to the highest expectations in everything we do with a relentless focus on dynamic teaching and learning leading to excellent academic outcomes for all students.

We are located in the beautiful Chiltern Hills and offer a rich, positive and supportive learning environment with outstanding continuing professional development and career opportunities. We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Teacher to join our dedicated team.

Closing date for applications: Friday 7^th August 2026 at 12 noon

For any enquiries relating to the position please contact the Trust’s Human Resources Team, either by email recruitment@insignis.org.uk or by telephone 01296 744351, who will be happy to help.

Insignis Academy Trust operates rigorous ‘safer recruitment’ practices, and the successful candidates will be required to undertake the completion of satisfactory checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, medical report, confirmation of qualifications, documentation to prove Right to Work in the UK and a prohibition from teaching check.

We encourage and value candidates who have varied lived experiences and inclusive mindsets, either due to their engagements in the world or due to their protected characteristics (as set out in the Equalities Act 2010). We are committed to continued development of a community that is representative of the environment in which we work and in nurturing an equitable society.  

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

The Insignis Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.