Sessional Technical Instructor – Fashion Construction & Textiles

Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Kingston upon Thames seeks a Technical Instructor to support academic staff and supervise students in Fashion and Textiles. Candidates should have experience with specialist equipment and a relevant qualification in Art and Design. The role includes maintaining safe learning environments and assisting with various technical aspects of courses, with strong communication and organizational skills necessary.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Subsidised sports facilities

Professional development and training

Qualifications

• Experience and good working knowledge of specialist equipment and resources across Art and Design.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated with a positive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist academic staff during classes and supervise students.
• Support delivery of fashion and textiles courses.
• Ensure safe use of equipment and compliance with health and safety.

Skills

Experience with specialist equipment

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations

Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe suite

Education

Qualification in relevant Art and Design specialism (Level 4 or above)

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 individual students or groups of students with or without a member of teaching staff present.
• Largely based within Fashion & textiles, support the delivery of pattern cutting, garment construction, textile manipulation and printing.
• Support students to use specialist equipment and materials safely and appropriately, ensuring users are compliant with health and safety requirements.
• Maintain the efficient and safe functioning of classrooms, studios and workshops.

Qualifications and Skills

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

Closing Date

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 16 September 2025.

Benefits

• Excellent pension scheme with significant employer contribution (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme).
• Subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training.
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. Benefits pro-rated for part-time staff.

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding

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

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

Join Our Team

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