Lecturer Fashion & Textiles (Variable hours)

Lecturer Fashion & Textiles (Variable hours)

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

Wiltshire College & University Centre have a great opportunity for a variable hours Lecturer 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:

Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshires 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 11500students.

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

At Wiltshire College & University Centre we are 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 Wiltshire College & University Centre

• 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
• 37days 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:

Wiltshire College & University 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 childrens 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 locatedat the bottom of this pageas 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.

INDLOW

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6 and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge Chippenham Salisbury and Lackham which specialises in land-based education. We offer a wide array of apprenticeships along with full-time part-time and university-level courses. Notably our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UKs first trackside motorsport engineering training centre dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.