Course Manager & Lecturer in A Level Textiles - 0.72 FTE

STRODE COLLEGE; Chard; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an enthusiastic Course Manager & Lecturer in A Level Textiles. This role involves leading and teaching A Level Textiles while providing personal tutoring to students. The ideal candidate will have a passion for textiles education and a commitment to developing students' skills for future careers or higher education. With a strong reputation for excellence, this college offers a supportive environment where educators can thrive and make a significant impact on students' lives. If you're ready to inspire the next generation of fashion and textiles designers, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

38 Days Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience teaching A Level or equivalent in Textiles.
• Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead and teach A Level Textiles, supporting students' practical skills.
• Act as a personal tutor for A Level students.

Skills

A Level Textiles Teaching

Curriculum Development

Student Support

Education

Teaching Qualification

Job description

Course Manager & Lecturer in A Level Textiles - 0.72 FTE

Are you an ambitious textiles teacher who is committed to developing the skills and expertise of our future fashion and textiles designers? If so, we would love to hear from you.

You will have excellent subject knowledge and enthusiasm to lead and teach A level Textiles and be passionate about supporting students secure knowledge and practical skills to progress into related employment or higher study. Alongside teaching Textiles, you would be an A level personal tutor.

It is essential that you have previous A level or equivalent teaching experience.

Strode College has a local and national reputation for excellence due to the outstanding quality of our teaching and support and the resulting high levels of student aspiration and achievements. We help students realise their potential, maximise their results and achieve success at college and in the future.

Contractual Details

Rate of Pay or Salary: £23,976 - £39,544 pro rata per annum (£17,262 – £28,471 per annum), depending on qualifications.

Working Time: 828 hours per annum of teaching and equivalent professional duties over 198 days, for full time posts and pro rata for part time posts. You will be expected to be on site for 34 hours per week pro rata during the whole academic year. The hours will be over 4 days per week.

Contract Type: Permanent

Pension: Teachers Pensions Scheme

Leave entitlement: 38 days per year plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time) including discretionary days at Christmas.

Please note: The published salary and terms and conditions are effective until the 31st of July 2025 when it is proposed that Strode College will merge with Bridgwater & Taunton College from the 1st of August 2025. Appointments from the 1st of August will be subject to a change in terms and conditions and details of this will be confirmed at interview and in any subsequent offer of employment.

How to Apply

Please visit the vacancies section of our website by clicking the apply link

If you require any further information or would like a confidential informal discussion about the role please contact Petrina Rochester on [e-mail]

Closing Date for applications: 9.00am Friday 23^rd May 2025

Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 10^th June 2025

Strode College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.