Sessional Technical Instructor – Fashion Construction & Textiles

eTeach UK Limited; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a Technical Instructor to assist academic staff and support students in Fashion & Textiles. Responsibilities include supervising groups and ensuring safe use of specialist equipment. Qualifications required include experience with Art and Design resources and a relevant qualification. The role offers a supportive environment and excellent benefits, including a pension scheme.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Subsidised sports facilities

Professional development opportunities

Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of Art and Design specialisms and Health and Safety regulations.
• Ability to support students in practical tasks related to Fashion & Textiles.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated, able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist and supervise students during classes.
• Support safe and effective use of equipment in classrooms and studios.
• Maintain the functionality of workshops and ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Experience with specialist equipment

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Qualification in a relevant Art and Design specialism

Tools

Microsoft applications

Adobe suite

Job description

Overview

The School of Creative Industries at Kingston College is seeking a Technical Instructor to assist and support academic staff during formal classes and to instruct, supervise and assess individual students or groups of students with or without a member of teaching staff present. Largely based within Fashion & textiles, you’ll support the delivery of pattern cutting, garment construction, textile manipulation and printing. Supporting students to use specialist equipment and materials safely and appropriately, ensuring users are compliant with necessary health and safety requirements, you’ll maintain the efficient and safe functioning of classrooms, studios and workshops.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support academic staff during formal classes and instruct, supervise and assess students or groups with or without a teaching staff present.
• Support delivery of pattern cutting, garment construction, textile manipulation and printing (within Fashion & Textiles).
• Ensure safe and appropriate use of specialist equipment and materials; ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Maintain efficient and safe functioning of classrooms, studios and workshops.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience and good working knowledge of specialist equipment and resources across a range of Art and Design specialisms, including understanding Health and Safety regulations.
• Qualification in a relevant Art and Design specialism (ideally Level 4 or above).
• Experience of effectively using Microsoft applications, including the Adobe suite.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated with strong communication skills; organized and able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Contract & Benefits

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 16 September 2025. There is an excellent pension scheme with employer contributions (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. The benefits package is pro-rated for part time staff.

Equal Opportunities

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. As part of the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

About South Thames Colleges Group

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

Closing

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.