Lecturer in Art & Fashion / Textiles

Location: Sandwell, West Bromwich

Working Hours: 14.8 per week (0.4)

Salary: £25,611 - £46,263 pro rata, per annum (Lecturer Scale)

Actual Salary: £10,244.40 - £18,505.20 per annum

Lecturer in Art & Fashion/ Textiles

Are you passionate about art and fashion, with a desire to inspire the next generation of creatives? Sandwell College is looking for a dynamic and innovative individual to join our team on a part-time, fixed term contract, till July 2025 as a Lecturer in Art and Fashion.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will deliver high-quality teaching across a range of courses within our Art and Fashion curriculum, including design principles, fashion illustration, textiles, garment construction, and art theory. You'll guide students through practical workshops, lectures, and tutorials, ensuring they develop both technical skills and creative vision. You'll also have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues to design and implement inspiring course content that stays ahead of industry trends.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in arts and fashion, a commitment to student development, and a passion for teaching. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to inspire and motivate students from diverse backgrounds.

To be successful you will have a recognised teaching qualification, (L5 or above) and a relevant professional qualification relevant to the department. You will be inspirational in your teaching and demonstrate the ability to motivate our learners to achieve their targets and career ambitions.

Benefits

· Very competitive salaries that have seen sector leading pay awards

· Excellent annual leave entitlements for all (between 35 and 50 annual leave days, as well as 8 bank holiday days, and additional time off over the Christmas period!)

· Dedication to career development and progression through dedicated development days, talent schemes and much more

· Recognition for great work through awards, events and celebration days

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Access to onsite facilities with discounted rates on services including Bliss Hair & Beauty Salon, dog grooming, car health checks

· Use of the College gym facilities as well as discounts at local gyms

· Generous pension schemes (23.68% employer contribution for teaching roles, 21.5% employer contribution for non-teaching roles)

· Access to a huge range of high street discounts

· Free will writing

· Travel discounts including local bus, tram, train, as well as cross country coach and trains

· Free flu vaccine

· Free confidential counselling service and wellness platforms

Are you passionate about art and fashion, with a desire to inspire the next generation of creatives? Sandwell College is looking for a dynamic and innovative individual to join our team on a part-time, fixed term contract, till July 2025 as a Lecturer in Art and Fashion., The ideal candidate will have a solid background in arts and fashion, a commitment to student development, and a passion for teaching. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to inspire and motivate students from diverse backgrounds.

To be successful you will have a recognised teaching qualification, (L5 or above) and a relevant professional qualification relevant to the department. You will be inspirational in your teaching and demonstrate the ability to motivate our learners to achieve their targets and career ambitions.

· Very competitive salaries that have seen sector leading pay awards

· Excellent annual leave entitlements for all (between 35 and 50 annual leave days, as well as 8 bank holiday days, and additional time off over the Christmas period!)

· Dedication to career development and progression through dedicated development days, talent schemes and much more

· Recognition for great work through awards, events and celebration days

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Access to onsite facilities with discounted rates on services including Bliss Hair & Beauty Salon, dog grooming, car health checks

· Use of the College gym facilities as well as discounts at local gyms

· Generous pension schemes (23.68% employer contribution for teaching roles, 21.5% employer contribution for non-teaching roles)

· Access to a huge range of high street discounts

· Free will writing

· Travel discounts including local bus, tram, train, as well as cross country coach and trains

· Free flu vaccine

· Free confidential counselling service and wellness platforms