I'm Harriet Hewitt, a teacher turned graduate textile designer, seeking a dynamic creative opportunity in the design industry. I am a conscientious person who puts my all into what I do, and I pride myself on being a strong communicator with an amazing eye for detail. Design and making are among my greatest passions, and I am a fast learner who loves trying new things. I am also adept at making connections and adapting to help others feel comfortable and supported. I bring a hands-on, collaborative approach across art, craft and design disciplines, with experience working both independently and as part of a team. I enjoy exploring new media and techniques, and I am motivated to apply my teaching experience and design skills to create engaging, meaningful work.

Harriet Hewitt

I'm Harriet Hewitt, a teacher turned graduate textile designer, seeking a dynamic creative opportunity in the design industry. I am a conscientious person who puts my all into what I do, and I pride myself on being a strong communicator with an amazing eye for detail. Design and making are among my greatest passions, and I am a fast learner who loves trying new things. I am also adept at making connections and adapting to help others feel comfortable and supported. I bring a hands-on, collaborative approach across art, craft and design disciplines, with experience working both independently and as part of a team. I enjoy exploring new media and techniques, and I am motivated to apply my teaching experience and design skills to create engaging, meaningful work.

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I’m Harriet Hewitt, a teacher turned graduate textile designer, seeking a dynamic creative opportunity in the design industry. I am a conscientious person who puts my all into what I do, and I pride myself on being a strong communicator with an amazing eye for detail. Design and making are among my greatest passions, and I am a fast learner who loves trying new things. I am also adept at making connections and adapting to help others feel comfortable and supported.

I bring a hands-on, collaborative approach across art, craft and design disciplines, with experience working both independently and as part of a team. I enjoy exploring new media and techniques, and I am motivated to apply my teaching experience and design skills to create engaging, meaningful work.

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Work Experience

Teacher at Rudheath Primary Academy
April 1, 2023 - November 23, 2025
Building relationships with children and parents; planning, resourcing and preparing engaging lessons; creating resources to support learning; creating a safe, calm and stimulating environment; safeguarding; effective communication with staff, students and parents; supporting children with SEND; adapting teaching and behaviour approaches; nurturing mental health and emotional needs; teaching Art and other primary subjects; running after-school clubs/workshops; first aid; participating in safeguarding and trauma-informed training; leading assemblies.
Small Business Owner at Harriet Hewitt Designs
January 1, 2020 - November 23, 2025
Designing, sourcing, manufacturing and selling digitally designed cards and crochet designs; utilizing Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator; CAD/MA C software familiarity; operating as a self-employed designer and creator.
Teacher Training - Student Teacher at Bunbury Aldersey Primary School
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Teacher training placement as part of school-based traineeship.
Student Teacher at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Teacher training placement with portfolio development related to primary education.
Student Teacher at Wybunbury Delves C of E Primary School
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Teacher training placement with portfolio development related to primary education.

Education

PGCE Primary Education with QTS at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - November 23, 2025
BA Hons Textile Design at Nottingham Trent University
January 11, 2030 - November 23, 2025

Qualifications

A Levels
January 11, 2030 - November 23, 2025
GCSEs
January 11, 2030 - November 23, 2025
Gold Employability Award
January 11, 2030 - November 23, 2025
SIP (Sustainability in Practice) Certificate
January 11, 2030 - November 23, 2025
Smart Cities Challenge Award
January 1, 2021 - November 23, 2025
RSA Competition 2021
January 1, 2021 - November 23, 2025
Nottingham Young Creatives 2021
January 1, 2021 - November 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services