Lecturer in Visual Communications & Styling

Fashion Retail Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional qualifications funding

Flexible leave

Family-friendly pay

Wellbeing allowance

Pension 5%

Part-Time FTE 0.525 pro rata pay

Job summary

The Fashion Retail Academy, part of EFI Group, is seeking a Group Lead – Lecturer in Visual Communications & Styling to lead and teach on the Level 3 Fashion Communications & Styling course in London. The role focuses on delivering engaging, industry-relevant learning, assessing students, and supporting progression in a collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will bring strong industry knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for teaching and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or professional experience.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to pursue one upon appointment.
• Extensive industry experience in the subject area.
• Experience in teaching is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and teach on Level 3 Fashion Communications & Styling course.
• Deliver high-quality teaching, assessment and feedback.
• Contribute to module delivery and continuous improvement.

Skills

Teaching delivery

Assessment & feedback

Time management

Education

Degree or professional experience

Job description

Further Education

Fashion Retail Academy (part of Education for Industry Group)

Permanent Contract

Part-Time: 19.5 Hours, 2.525 days (0.525FTE)

Working Pattern: Teaching on Wednesday and Thursday each week, with one half-day administration day per week (on a day to be agreed).

About EFI Group

EFI Group has a bold mission to transform lives, careers and industries through pioneering, industry-led education in fashion, beauty and apprenticeships. Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion, employability, and excellence.

About the role

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and supportive professional to join our team as a Group Lead – Lecturer in Visual Communications & Styling to lead and teach on our Level 3 Fashion Communications & Styling course.

As a Group Lead – Lecturer you will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, assessment, and feedback, ensuring students are both academically challenged and fully prepared for the fashion industry. Your work will support student progression, drive engagement, and help learners build the confidence and skills needed to succeed.

As a subject specialist, you will contribute to module delivery, model excellent teaching practice, and play an active role in a collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement.

We are looking for a multi-disciplinary professional with strong industry knowledge and a passion for education. The ideal candidate will be a confident and engaging communicator with excellent presentation skills, and a genuine enthusiasm for teaching, mentoring, and inspiring others.

We welcome applications from passionate industry professionals looking to begin or develop their teaching career, as well as experienced lecturers ready to take the next step in their professional journey.

About you

Qualifications:

Relevant degree or professional experience. Teaching qualification or willingness to pursue one upon appointment is ideal but not essential.

Experience:

You’ll bring extensive industry experience in your subject area. While previous teaching experience is desirable, it’s not essential and we welcome professionals looking to transition into education and share their expertise.

Expertise:

Outstanding current knowledge of subject specialism and the fashion industry and landscape.

Skills:

You will have the ability to deliver engaging, industry-relevant learning activities and assessments. You will also demonstrate excellent planning, organisational, and time management skills in a fast-paced academic environment.

Values:

A strong commitment to supporting all learners to achieve their full potential and to contributing positively to an inclusive, student-centred learning community.

If you feel your skills and experience would fit well within our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role.

Why The EFI?

We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other, and celebrate together! At EFI, we prioritise your growth and wellbeing with a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• Funded Professional Qualifications: Support for personal and professional development, including a personal growth allowance of £400 annually, paid for professional qualifications, LinkedIn Learning access and annual CPD.
• Generous and Flexible Leave Options: A range of enhanced leave options, including birthday and celebration leave.
• Market-Leading Family-Friendly Pay: Including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Monthly Wellbeing Allowance: Including a customisable monthly wellbeing allowance of £50, and funded counselling/CBT through Education Support Employee Assistant Programme.
• Pension: We offer a 5% employer pension contribution, supporting you in planning for your future.
• Part-Time FTE 0.525 - From £17,010 to £18,900 (pro rata £34,020 to £37,800) per annum, subject to qualifications and experience

Closing Date:

8am on Tuesday, 8 September 2026.

Interviews/Recruitment Day:

Interviews will take place on Thursday 17th September and Friday 18th September 2026 and will be held in person at FRA, Electra House, London, Moorgate EC2M 6SE.

More Information/Contact us:

For more information about the EFI Group, visit our EFI, FRA websites and refer to the job description.

The EFI is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Candidates offered positions will be required to undergo thorough safeguarding background checks as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our values and commitment to student safety.