Jewellery Making Lecturer (Variable Hours)

Wiltshire College & University Centre; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site gyms

Lifestyle discounts

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Professional development and CPDOpport

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

Wiltshire College & University Centre is seeking a lecturer to deliver jewellery design and practical making to adult learners. You will plan lessons, demonstrate techniques, and assess progress across courses, typically 3 hours per week over 10 weeks, with opportunities for additional sessions.

We value hands-on makers with industry experience or a relevant Level 3 qualification, capable of teaching beading, wirework, metalwork, and design principles in a supportive environment; flexible,

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 qualification in jewellery design or related subject, or significant industry experience.
• Experience designing and making handmade jewellery or accessories.
• Ability to teach jewellery techniques clearly and support learners of varying abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans, demonstrations, materials, and resources for short courses.
• Teach practical jewellery techniques and safe tool use.
• Monitor learner progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Create an inclusive learning environment and work with colleagues to support provision.

Skills

Jewellery design

Beading

Wirework

Metalwork

Polymer clay

Teaching

Education

Level 3 jewellery design qualification

Tools

Jewellery tools

Job description

Prepare lesson plans, demonstrations, materials, and resources for short courses.
Introduce learners to jewellery-making tools, materials, equipment, and design techniques.
Teach practical skills such as beading, threading, wire wrapping, fastening, and jewellery assembly.
Demonstrate techniques for creating earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants, and personalised accessories.
Introduce learners to design principles, including colour, texture, pattern, balance, and composition.
Support learners to select suitable materials, combine different components, and develop individual designs.
Teach appropriate finishing techniques to create attractive, durable, and wearable pieces.
Demonstrate the safe use of tools, adhesives, wire, findings, and other jewellery-making materials.
Encourage creativity, experimentation, and the development of individual styles.
Create an inclusive and supportive environment for learners of all abilities and experience levels.
Monitor learner progress and provide constructive feedback to build skills and confidence.
Maintain high standards of health and safety, safeguarding, and professional practice.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to support high-quality adult learning provision.

Are you passionate about jewellery making and keen to share your creative skills with adult learners? Whether you're an experienced lecturer, practising jeweller, jewellery designer, craft maker, or creative professional looking to move into teaching, we'd love to hear from you!

Join our team and help adult learners explore their creativity, develop practical jewellery-making techniques, build confidence, and create unique handmade pieces in a supportive and inspiring learning environment.

We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in jewellery design, beading, wirework, metalwork, polymer clay, jewellery assembly, or related crafts who can inspire learners across a range of settings.

Please note: This is a Variable Hours position, with work offered as required, subject to adult learning course provision, curriculum delivery, learner demand, and the needs of individual college sites.

• Course Structure: Courses typically run for approximately 3 hours per week over 10 weeks, combining demonstrations, practical activities, and guided creative exploration., A relevant Level 3 qualification or higher in jewellery design, jewellery making, craft, art and design, or a related subject, and/or significant relevant industry experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of jewellery-making techniques, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Experience designing and creating handmade jewellery or accessories.
• An understanding of jewellery design, assembly, finishing, and safe working practices.
• The ability to demonstrate practical techniques clearly and support learners with different abilities.
• A passion for creativity and sharing knowledge with others.
• Good communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to teach at Salisbury Campus and other college sites as required.
• A commitment to inclusive learning and creating a positive learner experience.

Teaching or adult education qualifications are desirable but not essential. Practising jewellers, jewellery designers, craft makers, and experienced creative professionals looking to develop their teaching experience are encouraged to apply.

• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site gyms
• Lifestyle discounts
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Professional development and CPD opportunities

• Flexible working opportunities: Variable hours that reflect course provision and learner demand.
• Share your expertise: Bring your jewellery-making knowledge and creative flair into adult education.
• Inspire creativity: Help learners design and create unique handmade jewellery.
• Build confidence: Support learners to develop new skills and explore their artistic potential.
• Make a meaningful difference: Encourage personal development, wellbeing, and lifelong learning.
• Work across our college community: Deliver creative learning opportunities at Salisbury Campus and other college sites.
• Short-course delivery: Typically around 3 hours per week over 10 weeks.
• Enjoy a supportive environment: Work with colleagues who value creativity, inclusion, and high-quality adult learning.
• Professional development: Access opportunities for continuing professional development and CPD.

Turn your passion for jewellery making into an opportunity to inspire creativity and lifelong learning across Wiltshire College & University Centre.