Tutor in (Fashion Marketing Communication)

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking a Tutor in Fashion Marketing Communication within the Manchester Fashion Institute. The role supports the School Education Lead and Module Leads in delivering high-quality teaching, enhancing student engagement and progression, and contributing to curriculum development and assessment.

The successful applicant will foster an inclusive, student-centred learning environment and provide pastoral support while drawing on industry insight and inclusive

Qualifications

• A good first degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent qualification.
• Expertise relevant to fashion marketing.
• An understanding of metrics relevant to higher education.
• Experience of providing academic support to students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and contribute to achieving education outcomes.
• Enhance student engagement, progression and differential outcomes.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment and feedback quality.
• Foster a strong sense of community and belonging across the programme.

Skills

Fashion marketing

Metrics in HE

Academic support

First degree in relevant discipline

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

PGCE/HEA membership (Desirable)

Job description

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities brings together Humanities, Languages, Social Sciences, the Manchester School of Art and the Manchester Fashion Institute (MFI), creating a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment supported by state-of-the-art digital and technical facilities.

About the team:

Manchester Fashion Institute (MFI) is one of the UK's largest specialist fashion providers, recognised globally for its excellence in teaching, research and industry engagement. Our work spans science, the arts, business, health, sociology, sport and digital.

We are seeking a Tutor in Fashion Marketing Communication to join our dynamic team and help shape the next generation of fashion talent and driving our education metrics.

As a Tutor in Fashion Marketing Communication, you will support the School Education Lead, Programme Leader and Module Leads in delivering high-quality teaching and achieving key education outcomes. This includes enhancing student engagement, progression, and differential outcomes while contributing to curriculum development, assessment and feedback quality, and a strong sense of community and belonging across the programme.

You will play a vital pastoral and academic role, acting as a first point of contact for students requiring additional support, offering guidance and signposting to relevant services where needed.

While prior experience in fashion is not essential, you should demonstrate how your broader marketing communication expertise can be applied creatively and critically within contemporary and future fashion contexts. We are particularly interested in candidates who can bring innovative perspectives, industry insight, and a commitment to inclusive, student-centred learning to support a diverse cohort of learners.

For informal enquiries, please contact [e-mail].

The successful applicant will have:

Essential Skills:

• A good first degree together in a relevant discipline or equivalent qualifications.
• Expertise relevant to fashion marketing.
• An understanding of metrics relevant to higher education.
• Experience of providing academic support to students.

Desirable:

• A PGCE, Certificate of Education, PGCLTHE or membership of the Higher Education Academy.

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the Job Description for that vacancy.

£35,608 to £39,906. Grade 7, pro rata.