Hourly Sewing & Dressmaking Lecturer – Inspire Craft

West Herts; Barnfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Generous pension

Job summary

WHC Group's School of Community and Adult Learning at Barnfield Campus seeks an enthusiastic Hourly Paid Lecturer to teach Sewing and Dressmaking, run a sewing workshop and support students through the creative making process.

The role involves teaching beginners to create simple items, developing sewing techniques, advising on materials and fastenings, and ensuring health and safety in classes. Fixed-term from October 2026 at Luton Campus.

Qualifications

• Experience in sewing and dressmaking and ability to teach beginners.
• Ability to run and maintain a sewing workshop and ensure health & safety.
• Passion for passing on sewing knowledge to students of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Teach sewing and dressmaking to beginners and advanced students.
• Run and maintain the sewing workshop and support student progress.
• Advise on materials, fastenings and appropriate tools.
• Uphold health and safety practices in the workshop.

Skills

Sewing

Dressmaking

Health & Safety procedures

Job description

WHC Group's School of Community and Adult Learning at Barnfield Campus seeks an enthusiastic Hourly Paid Lecturer to teach Sewing and Dressmaking, run a sewing workshop and support students through the creative making process.

The role involves teaching beginners to create simple items, developing sewing techniques, advising on materials and fastenings, and ensuring health and safety in classes. Fixed-term from October 2026 at Luton Campus.