Lecturer in Fashion & Textiles

Lecturer in Fashion and Textiles

Creative Industries Department 

£17,070.00 - £21,219.50 per annum including London Weighting Allowance, pro rata of £34,140.00 - £42,439.00 per annum including London Weighting Allowance

Part time, Permanent  

We are seeking ambitious, outstanding candidates to join our teaching staff at United Colleges Group. We are a forward-thinking education provider and our mission is to deliver outstanding, world class education and skills. 

Who we are

UCG provides education to over 11,000 learners a year, including 16–18-year-olds, adults, apprentices, and students with high needs.

With an annual turnover of over £50m, we are one of the top 20 largest college groups in the UK. We offer education and training in almost all vocational areas at a variety of levels for a wide range of learners of all ages and starting points.

UCG attracts students from across London and beyond. Our students come from a diverse range of backgrounds.

We have around 1,000 dedicated, skilled and enthusiastic staff who always put the needs of our students first and we are now looking for a Lecturer in Art and Design – with expertise in Fashion production, to join our cohort of dedicated staff.

Our mission is to provide all our learners with the very best knowledge and to break down any barriers to learning. We pride ourselves on enabling our learners to meet their individual needs and aspirations and we deliver a learning experience that is unique, enjoyable and rewarding.

About You

The Creative Industries Department has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Lecturer in Art and Design with skills, knowledge and industry experience in Fashion design, Fashion production and textiles. The role will involve tutoring and course management of a Level 1, 2, or 3 vocational programme as well as teaching across all programmes.

 

Within Art and Design there are four main specialist areas fashion and textiles, photography, fine art and graphic and 3D Design. In each of these areas our students are taught by an experienced teaching team with professional experience. The Lecturers will encourage our students to reach exciting, imaginative and challenging solutions, where aesthetics and function are balanced and ideas are thought provoking and visually stimulating. At UCG, we have a range of dedicated art studios, photography studios, a professional dark room and Apple Mac suites. These computers have a full range of professionally relevant software including Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator. We also have industry-standard equipment including professional cameras.

 

The successful applicant will coordinate the effective delivery of the Art and Design study programmes across various levels providing academic leadership for students, creating a curriculum that is engaging, relevant and coherent and in line with local and national priorities. As a Lecturer in Art and Design, you will develop and maintain up-to-date industry knowledge, bringing in industry professionals, where possible, that are relevant to the curriculum and the employability and skills needs of students. You will support and motivate learners to meet their individual aspiration and goals and will coordinate the tracking of learners’ achievements. In your role you will lead study programmes to attain outstanding achievement and student retention and progression.

You will have sound organisational skills, your ability to work cooperatively and contribute positively and creatively to a team is also essential. 

We welcome candidates with industry experience, and you will have the opportunity to work towards a teaching qualification. The role will require you to work towards a recognised Level 4 teaching qualification (PGCE/CertEd) or be willing to work towards a Level 5 teaching qualification upon appointment. 

How to Apply

If you’re ready to join a Group that has the resources to develop the talents of both students and staff, you can find more information on this role and details on how to apply by visiting our dedicated recruitment microsite https://ucgjobs.com/

Alternatively, you can e-mail us on hr@ucg.ac.uk for more information, quoting the job reference.

Please note that we may close the application prior to the listed date should sufficient applicants be received.

The College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Successful applicants will be subject to full-vetting procedures including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services Check.