Lecturer – Art & Design; Fashion and Textiles

Overview

Permanent, part‑time (0.4) lecturer in Fashion Design & Textiles at Kingston College, part of the South Thames Colleges Group.

• Deliver design, techniques and processes for practical vocational courses.
• Use relevant machines and tools safely in classroom and specialist workshop settings.
• Support students in understanding the design cycle, garment design, and industry practices.
• Monitor and support learners to achieve or exceed their potential.
• Facilitate student work experience and industry placements integral to the Study Programme.
• Apply health and safety procedures in classrooms and workshops.

• Teaching qualification (or willing to pursue one).
• Recognised as a good or outstanding teacher.
• Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant area.
• Experience in personalised learning, equality and diversity, and safeguarding.
• Strong commitment to equality, diversity and safeguarding.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures applicable in classrooms and workshops.
• Strong understanding of past, current and future design trends.

• Generous annual leave of 40 days, plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas and New Year.
• Additional 5 days wellbeing leave.
• Significant pension scheme contribution (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme).
• Subsidised sports facilities.
• Professional development and training.
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
• Benefits pro‑rated for part‑time staff.
• Potential salary increase from annual cost of living review.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and commits 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 encourage applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage, civil partnership, or other protected characteristics.

Successful candidates will undergo enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, an online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.