Lecturer in Fashion

Whc Group; Watford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Cycle to work

Free on-site parking

Pension

Generous holiday scheme

Early finishes on Fridays

Discounts

Job summary

Whc Group is seeking a motivated lecturer to join our School of Art and Design. You will predominantly teach the UAL Level 3 Fashion course, delivering both industry skills and creative knowledge to eager students.

The role requires adaptability, enthusiasm, and a proactive approach to course development, assessment, and student support throughout the academic year.

Qualifications

• Deliver industry skills and knowledge to students.
• Teach on UAL Level 3 Fashion course.
• Drive course development to meet contemporary industry needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach predominantly on the UAL Level 3 Fashion course.
• Deliver industry skills and knowledge to students and stakeholders.
• Provide prompt, accurate assessment of student work at key stages.
• Contribute to course development and continuous improvement.
• Engage in self-development and upskill to support a diverse cohort.
• Support and stretch a wide range of students with adaptive teaching.

Tools

Adobe digital programmes

Job description

The School of Art and Design is looking for an enthusiastic and flexible lecturer to join our contemporary, forward thinking, and high achieving team.

Working closely with our students, stakeholders and employers, you will strive for continuous improvement and higher standards for the benefit of the whole community. We aim to do the ordinary things extraordinarily well.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a broad range of skills to predominantly teach on our UAL Level 3 Fashion course. You will be delivering both industry skills and knowledge to our eager students.

Candidates should demonstrate competence in various creative and technical processes such as but not limited to:

• Industry garment production skills, processes & methods
• Creative textiles & experimental surface textures
• Sustainable design practices
• Communication and presentation skills
• Some experience of technical pattern cutting
• Knowledge and experience of Adobe digital programmes, the design development process, fibres and fabrics is desirable.

These skills will not only enhance our learners' academic journey but also prepare them for a successful career in Fashion.

The successful candidate will be positive, enthusiastic, resilient and have an eagerness to seek out development opportunities for our courses. You will also be able to demonstrate an adaptive and flexible teaching style to support and stretch a diverse range of students.

Teaching experience and relevant qualifications are desirable although we are keen to hear from anyone with the right skills and is willing to engage in self-development.

It is essential that our courses reflect industry practices, and you will be key in driving course development to ensure it remains relevant and meets contemporary industry needs. You should also expect to provide prompt, accurate and detailed assessment of student work at key stages during the academic year.

The closing date for applications is Monday 18th September2026, with interviews to be held the following week.

You'll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you'll be encouraged to upskill.

We have a free on-site gym and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.