Study Programme Manager & Lecturer in Fashion, Interiors & Jewellery (L2)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Teaching skills
• IT Skills
• Admin Skills
• Sustained, up to date, professional-level practical expertise and capability in Fashion design , pattern drafting & cutting, garment construction and Textiles
• Experience and competence in using, demonstrating and teaching the use of professional fashion studio equipment (sewing machines (Domestic & Industrial), Overlockers (Domestic & Industrial), Irons, Heat press)

What the college offers its staff

When you join WCG we offer you a whole host of employee benefits, including

• Comprehensive training programme.
• Generous leave entitlement plus up to four free College Closure days a year
• WCG offers all employees who are carers the option to request a period of Carer’s Leave that is equal to their usual working week, paid at their normal pay.
• Leadership & Management training programme to develop our next generation of managers.
• Superb health and wellbeing support with Wellbeing@WCG.
• The opportunity to join our voluntary health cash plan run by Health Shield.
• Discounted Full Cost Recovery courses.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free on-site gym
• Discounted hair and beauty treatments in our College salons.
• Pension schemes.
• Free will writing service.
• Free car parking on-site

Further details about the role

BACKGROUND TO THE POST

The post holder will be the Study Programme Manager and delivery tutor responsible for the Level 2 Fashion, Interior & Jewellery course in the School of Creative Arts; which is run on the qualification of UAL Level 2 Award & Diploma in Art & Design The role will be to lead the design and delivery of the core programme (

Art & Design

Fashion) and to design assessment, mark and complete the moderation process.

The Study Programme Manager will work with a variety of other Arts staff to deliver the core content but will also have oversight of programme elements such as ESkills, Enrichment, Work Experience (where applicable) and GCSE - including attendance and engagement in these elements. We expect the role to also grow to include level 3 Fashion and Textiles and fashion construction teaching.

The department has a rich heritage of Art and Craft and the Entry level 3 and level 1 course is a vital stepping stone in the successful transition of students from School and Elective home Education and a foundation for progression beyond.BACKGROUND TO THE POST The post holder will be the Study Programme Manager and delivery tutor responsible for the Level 2 Fashion, Interior & Jewellery course in the School of Creative Arts; which is run on the qualification of UAL Level 2 Award & Diploma in Art & Design The role will be to lead the design and delivery of the core programme (

Art & Design

Fashion) and to design assessment, mark and complete the moderation process.

The Study Programme Manager will work with a variety of other Arts staff to deliver the core content but will also have oversight of programme elements such as ESkills, Enrichment, Work Experience (where applicable) and GCSE - including attendance and engagement in these elements. We expect the role to also grow to include level 3 Fashion and Textiles and fashion construction teaching. The department has a rich heritage of Art and Craft and the Entry level 3 and level 1 course is a vital stepping stone in the successful transition of students from School and Elective home Education and a foundation for progression beyond.

Essential Criteria

• A degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in the required discipline: Fashion, Garment construction, Textiles, Pattern cutting (practical fashion experience)
• Sustained, up to date, professional-level practical expertise and capability in Fashion design, pattern drafting & cutting, garment construction and Textiles
• Experience and competence in using, demonstrating and teaching the use of professional fashion studio equipment (sewing machines (Domestic & Industrial), Overlockers (Domestic & Industrial), Irons, Heat press)
• GCSE grade A-C or equivalent qualification in Maths and English
• Teacher Training Qualification or the willingness to undertake the courses required to gain this
• Strong Administrative skills, including IT skills
• A willingness to undertake continuing professional development.
• In order to ensure our students are being taught the latest skills there is a requirement for Lecturers to maintain their CPD and update industry specific skills on an annual basis.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.