Lecturer – Art & Design (Fashion Construction)

TN United Kingdom; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Creative Industries School at Kingston College is looking for a part-time Fashion Construction Lecturer to teach students in practical vocational courses. The role involves delivering industry-relevant skills, ensuring a safe learning environment, and supporting students' development in fashion construction techniques. Candidates should have a relevant degree and teaching qualification, along with a commitment to equality and safeguarding.

Benefits

40 days of annual leave

5 wellbeing days

Comprehensive pension scheme

Subsidized sports facilities

Professional development opportunities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in monitoring and supporting learners.
• Strong commitment to personalized learning, equality, and safeguarding.
• Industry knowledge to support work experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach fashion construction, techniques, and processes.
• Deliver industry-relevant skills to students.
• Support safe use of machinery and tools in classrooms.

Skills

Fashion construction

Teaching

Pattern-cutting

Health and safety procedures

Education

Degree or professional qualification in fashion sewing, pattern-cutting, or construction

Teaching qualification (or willingness to obtain one)

Job description

Job Description

The Creative Industries School at Kingston College is seeking a dynamic, proactive, and highly organized individual to teach fashion construction, techniques, and processes. The successful candidate will deliver industry-relevant skills and knowledge to students enrolled in our practical vocational courses.

As a Fashion Construction Lecturer, you should be familiar with relevant machinery and tools, supporting their safe use in classrooms and workshops. A broad understanding of past, current, and future design trends is essential, along with the ability to help students develop advanced skills and understanding.

Requirements include a degree or professional qualification in fashion sewing, pattern-cutting, or construction; a teaching qualification (or willingness to obtain one); and recognition as a good or outstanding teacher. Experience in monitoring and supporting learners to achieve or exceed their potential, with a strong commitment to personalized learning, equality, diversity, and safeguarding, is also necessary.

You should have a good understanding of health and safety procedures in educational settings and possess industry knowledge to support work experience and placements, which are integral to the program.

The position is permanent and part-time (0.6). The salary may increase based on the annual cost of living review.

Application Details

Closing date for applications is 29th May 2025.

Benefits

Benefits include 40 days of annual leave plus up to 8 additional days during Christmas/New Year, 5 wellbeing days, a comprehensive pension scheme, subsidized sports facilities, professional development opportunities, and a cycle-to-work scheme. Benefits are pro-rated for part-time staff.

Additional Information

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will undergo checks including an enhanced DBS, references, online searches, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to equality of opportunity.

Safeguarding

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.