Lecturer – Art & Design (Fashion Construction)

Blue Octopus; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Fashion Construction Lecturer to deliver practical vocational courses. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fashion construction and teaching, ensuring students gain relevant skills and knowledge. This part-time role offers generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave of 40 days

5 days Wellbeing leave

Excellent pension scheme

Subsidised sports facilities

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in monitoring and supporting learners.
• Commitment to personalized learning and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Teach fashion construction techniques and processes.
• Support students in developing advanced skills.

Skills

Fashion Construction

Teaching

Health and Safety

Education

Degree in Fashion Sewing

Teaching Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Fashion Construction Lecturer

Type: Permanent, Part Time (0.6)

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

As our Fashion Construction Lecturer, you should be familiar with relevant machines and tools, supporting their safe use in classrooms and workshops. A broad understanding of past, current, and future design trends is essential, enabling you to support students in developing 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 a record of being a good or outstanding teacher. Experience in monitoring and supporting learners to achieve or exceed their potential, along with a commitment to personalized learning, equality, diversity, and safeguarding, is necessary.

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

The successful candidate will be eligible for any salary increase resulting from the annual cost of living review during the upcoming academic year.

Application Details

Closing date for applications is 29th May 2025.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year
• Additional 5 days Wellbeing leave
• Excellent pension scheme (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme)
• Subsidised sports facilities
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme

Benefits are pro-rated for part-time staff.

Equality and Safeguarding

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage, and civil partnerships.

Successful candidates will undergo due diligence checks, including an enhanced DBS, references, online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

About Us

The South Thames Colleges Group comprises Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College, and South Thames College, formed on 1 August 2017. We are one of London's largest providers of post-16 education and training, dedicated to student success and community contribution.

We seek hardworking, collaborative individuals to join our team and help challenge students to progress and achieve their goals.