Lecturer Fashion & Textiles (Variable hours)

Trowbridge

Salary: £20.51 - £24.72 per hour plus holiday pay (dependant on skills, qualifications and experience)

Lecturer Fashion & Textiles (Variable hours)

Trowbridge

Salary: £20.51 - £24.72 per hour plus holiday pay (dependant on skills, qualifications and experience)

Our client has a great opportunity for a variable hoursLecturer in Fashion & Textiles join our team.

Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire

Salary: £20.51 - £24.72 per hour plus holiday pay (dependant on skills, qualifications and experience)

Job Type: Variable hours available

Close Date: 30th September 2025

About Us:

Our client plays a vital role in Wiltshire’s economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of our Lackham campus to new hi-tech digital and state of the art facilities at our Trowbridge, Salisbury and Chippenham sites. We have invested £65 million in our estate over the past 10 years. Our turnover is £45 million per annum and growing, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.

Lecturer in Fashion & Textiles– The Role:

Do you live and breathe fashion and textiles? Are you ready to shape the next generation of designers, makers, and creative thinkers?

Our client is looking for an imaginative, and enthusiastic Variable Hours Lecturer in Fashion & Textiles to join our forward-thinking team at the Trowbridge campus.

Whether you are an experienced teacher or a creative professional eager to share your skills, this is your opportunity to spark passion, nurture talent, and make a lasting impact on our learners.

Lecturer in Fashion & Textiles– Key Responsibilities:

As a Lecturer in Fashion & Textiles, you will:

• Deliver hands-on, inspiring sessions in: Fashion design, Textiles, Garment construction, Surface decoration and embellishment.

• Prepare lesson plans, learning materials, and assessments.

• Guide students in building strong creative portfolios and mastering practical techniques.

• Support learners from all backgrounds in a positive, inclusive, and energetic studio environment.

• Contribute ideas and expertise to a collaborative and innovative teaching team.

Lecturer in Fashion & Textiles– You:

What we are looking for:

• A qualification in Fashion, Textiles, or a related discipline — or equivalent industry experience

• A genuine passion for education and helping young people succeed

• Creativity, adaptability, and a strong team spirit

• A teaching qualification is a bonus — but not essential! We offer training and support to help you thrive in the classroom.

Why Join Our Client?

• Be part of a vibrant, inclusive, and creative college community
• Access industry-standard equipment, studios, and specialist facilities
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Flexible working hours that fit around your life
• Make a real difference in shaping the future of fashion

Lecturer in Fashion & Textiles – Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 37 days, pro rata annual leave for Academic Staff, including bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
• Automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
• Free onsite car parking

Lecturer in Fashion & Textiles – Application Process:

Our clients centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

To submit your application for this exciting Lecturer in Fashion & Textiles opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.

PLEASE NOTE:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Closing date: 30th September

Shortlist date – 1st October

Interview date: TBC