Jewellery Making Lecturer (Variable Hours)

Wiltshire College & University Centre; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; 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 CPD

Job summary

Wiltshire College & University Centre invites applications for a Jewellery Making Lecturer to deliver practical jewellery-making courses to adult learners at Salisbury Campus and other sites as required.

Role offers variable hours with courses typically around 3 hours per week over 10 weeks, seeking candidates with jewellery design experience and ability to teach diverse groups. You will plan lessons, demonstrate techniques and support student progression.

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 qualification or higher in jewellery design or related subject, or significant industry experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of jewellery-making techniques, materials, tools and equipment.
• Experience designing and creating handmade jewellery or accessories.
• Understanding of jewellery design, assembly, finishing, and safe working practices.
• Ability to demonstrate techniques clearly and support learners of different abilities.
• Commitment to inclusive learning and developing learner skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging jewellery-making sessions across college sites.
• Prepare lesson plans, demonstrations, materials and resources for short courses.
• Teach practical skills such as beading, threading, wire wrapping, fastening and assembly.
• Demonstrate techniques for earrings, bracelets, necklaces and personalised pieces.
• Support learners to select materials and develop individual designs.
• Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback to build confidence.
• Maintain health and safety, safeguarding and professional practice.

Skills

Jewellery making

Beading

Wirework

Metalwork

Polymer clay

Education

Level 3 qualification in jewellery design or related subject

Tools

Jewellery tools

Job description

Jewellery Making Lecturer (Variable Hours)

Location: Cross Campus/Salisbury

Salary: £21.13- £25.34 per hour, plus holiday pay

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.

Position Details

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.

What We Offer

Salary

• Unqualified Lecturer: £21.13 per hour plus holiday pay
• Qualified Lecturer: £25.34 per hour plus holiday pay

Contract Type

Variable Hours

Location

Salisbury Campus, with opportunities to teach at other college sites as required.

Working Pattern

Approximately 3 hours per week over 10 weeks, depending on course provision and learner demand.

Benefits

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

What You'll Do

• Plan and deliver engaging jewellery-making sessions across college sites.
• 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.

What You'll Bring

• 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.

Why Join Us

• 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.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

Closing date

10th November 2026

Shortlist date

11th November 2026

Interview date

TBC