Lecturer in Fashion
West Herts College, West Herts College, Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 3EZ12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
27 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or Lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Subject
- Art and design
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday 37 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- From £32,606.33 (unqualified) to £42,000 (qualified level 5 teaching or above) per hour. Depending on qualifications and expertise.
What skills and experience we're looking for
The School of Art and Design is looking for an enthusiastic and flexible lecturer to join our contemporary, forward thinking, and high achieving team.Working closely with our students, stakeholders and employers, you will strive for continuous improvement and higher standards for the benefit of thewhole community. We aim to do the ordinary things extraordinarilywell.Weare looking for a highly motivated individual with a broad range of skills to predominantly teach on our UAL Level 3 Fashion course. You will be delivering both industry skills and knowledge to our eager students.Candidates should demonstrate competence in various creative and technical processes such as but not limited to:
- Industry garment production skills, processes & methods
- Creative textiles & experimental surface textures
- Sustainable design practices
- Communication and presentation skills
- Some experience of technical pattern cutting
Knowledge and experience of Adobe digital programmes, the design development process, fibres and fabrics is desirable.These skills will not only enhance our learners’ academic journey but also prepare them for a successful career in Fashion.The successful candidate will be positive, enthusiastic, resilient and have an eagerness to seek out development opportunities for our courses. You will also be able to demonstrate an adaptive and flexible teaching style to support and stretch a diverse range of students.Teaching experience and relevant qualifications are desirable although we are keen to hear from anyone with the right skills and is willing to engage in self-development.It is essential that our courses reflect industry practices, and you will be key in driving course development to ensure it remains relevant and meets contemporary industry needs. You should also expect to provide prompt, accurate and detailed assessment of student work at key stages during the academic year.The closing date for applications is Monday 27thJuly 2026, with interviews to be held week commencing 10thAugust 2026.
What the college offers its staff
You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you’ll be encouraged to upskill.We have a free on-site gym and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.If you have any questions or queries please contact a member of the Human Resources team who will be happy to help. WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for a role please contact us.
Further information about the job
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.
Applying for the job
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View advert on college website (opens in new tab)About West Herts College
- Organisation type
- College, ages 16 to 99
- Education phase
- Sixth form or college
- Size
- No information available
- Age range
- 16 to 99
- Ofsted report
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- Website
- West Herts College website
- Email address
- jobs@westherts.ac.uk
WHC Group is made up of Barnfield College and West Herts College.
Barnfield College and West Herts College are general further education Colleges with a wide range of provision, aiming at offering every adult and young person across their communities with access to lifelong learning that can improve their employment opportunities.
We have campuses in Hemel Hempstead, Luton and Watford.
We believe it is our people that make us successful. Our aim is to provide top quality teaching and support that can shape lives and have a positive impact on our communities.
Creating opportunities, changing lives.
If you have a genuine desire to work in an environment that strives to deliver a positive, meaningful college experience, then join us and help make a difference to our students lives, now and in the future.
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