Pre-Degree Lecturer: Fashion and Textiles

Arts University Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Pension scheme

21 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible Working

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted bus tickets

Staff discount site

Local gym discounts

In person or virtual counselling

Life & Leadership Coaching

Dedicated quiet spaces

Job summary

Arts University Plymouth is seeking to appoint a Pre-Degree Lecturer for Fashion and Textiles to join the Pre-Degree team. The role involves delivering high-quality FE teaching for the UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice, with line management by the Subject Leader for Fashion and Textiles.

Requirements include a degree in a creative subject (or working towards) and a full teaching qualification, plus substantial FE teaching experience and strong time management.

Qualifications

• Full teaching qualification and a degree in a creative subject.
• Extensive FE teaching experience delivering creative learning for diverse learners.
• Teaching pattern cutting and garment construction skills.
• Strong time management and clear communication.
• Motivation to develop young people in a creative setting and value the arts.

Responsibilities

• Be an active member of the teaching team across recruitment, progression, assessment and tutorials.
• Develop and deliver outstanding arts teaching promoting deep learning and progression.
• Ensure a learning environment welcoming a diversity of ideas and contributions.
• Contribute to student experience, wellbeing, recruitment, and progression as part of the Pre-Degree team.
• Take responsibility for students' academic and pastoral support within the subject area.

Job description

Pre-Degree Lecturer: Fashion and Textiles

Pre-Degree Lecturer: Fashion and Textiles

Salary: Band 4-6 - starting salary £17,612 (£29,354 FTE) with annual, incremental progression up to £21,792 (£36,320 FTE)

Contract Type: Permanent

Arts University Plymouth is seeking to appoint a Lecturer for the ED Fashion and Textiles course to its Pre-Degree team.

Pre-Degree in Arts University Plymouth is a dynamic, creative and holistic Further Education learning environment. An independent university with a dedicated Pre-Degree campus for 16 to 19-year-olds, Arts University Plymouth is a significant provider for the arts in the South West of the UK. The University consistently exceeds national benchmarks for vocational education & English and Maths GCSEs.

Ensuring a strong and high quality delivery of the University’s ‘UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice’ qualifications, you will work closely as part of a highly experienced group of professional educators under the line management of the Subject Leader for Fashion and Textiles.

About You

(or be working towards) a full teaching qualification and a degree in a creative subject

a wealth of demonstrable experience of excellent teaching in an FE context, developing and delivering creative learning for diverse learners

demonstrable skills and/or evidence of teaching pattern cutting and garment construction

strong abilities in time management with a highly organised and efficient approach, proficient in clear communication

motivation to support the development of young people in a creative setting and passionate about the value of the arts

About The Role: Successful candidate will:

Be an active member of the teaching team in all aspects of course delivery, including recruitment, progression, assessment and tutorial guidance, as directed by your line manager.

Develop and deliver outstanding arts teaching that promotes deep learning and student progression.

Ensure that course delivery engenders a learning environment where a diversity of ideas and contributions are welcomed.

Contribute to student experience, wellbeing, recruitment, and progression as part of the Pre-Degree team.

Take responsibility for students' academic and pastoral support within the subject area.

In return you’ll receive:

• Holiday: 21 (FTE 35) days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, and discretionary efficiency closure days
• Pension: Enrolment onto a generous Teachers Pension scheme (subject to scheme eligibility) with Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)
• Enhanced family leave: including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay and paid carer’s leave
• Access to the UK’s Leading Employee Assistance Programme including
• In person or virtual counselling - enhanced to 10+ sessions
• Life & Leadership Coaching
• Legal Advice
• Financial Coaching
• Dedicated Quiet Spaces for reflection, prayer, or quiet contemplation
• Flexible Working
• Discounts: Additional benefits such as
• Cycle to work scheme,
• Discounted bus tickets
• Education sector retail offers
• Local gym discounts
• Staff discount site with savings of up to 10% on the high street

Interviews are expected to take place on the 13th November 2026.

Safeguarding and Compliance

Arts University Plymouth has a strong commitment to the safeguarding & welfare of young people & vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS check, and you will be required to provide appropriate documentation as part of the onboarding process.

Right to Work

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. Proof of Right to Work will be required before an offer of employment is made.

Inclusivity

We celebrate equality, diversity and difference, and welcome candidates from all communities, including applications from service people and their families as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant .

Redeployees

In the event that the University has employees eligible for redeployment at the time of shortlisting, for example due to the end of a fixed term contract, these candidates may be entitled to a priority interview.

Pre-Degree Lecturer: Fashion and Textiles

£17,612 (£29,354 FTE) with annual, incremental progression up to £21,792 (£36,320 FTE)