Hourly Paid Lecturer in Art & Design (Fashion)

Hourly Paid Lecturer in Art & Design (Fashion)

Please note, this an hourly paid contract which means that specific days and hours cannot be guaranteed - they are offered on a casual, ad hoc basis to fit the needs of the service and so may vary.

Unqualified: £22,904 - £27,030 per annum (pro rata, hourly paid)
Qualified: £29,162 - £45,077per annum (pro rata, hourly paid)

We have an exciting opportunity to join our innovative and passionate team at Bridgend College contributing to the education and development of the next generation of creative fashion professionals. As an Hourly Paid Lecturer, you will be flexible in planning, developing, evaluating and delivering the curriculum content of programmes effectively and efficiently. You will play a pivotal role in delivering engaging and comprehensive learning experiences, and mentoring learners toward successful careers in the dynamic world of fashion.

You should have excellent knowledge of industry practices, emerging trends, sustainability practices, technology advancements, and cultural influences in fashion to be able to contribute to the evolution of the fashion curriculum. You should be able to develop and deliver high-quality teaching in various aspects of fashion design, history, theory, merchandising, marketing, and/or other related fields, with experience of working with young people and/or a PGCE certificate (or be prepared to obtain this). You should have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to a wide and diverse student population, being passionate about motivating all learners to nurture their creativity, technical skills, and understanding of the fashion industry.

For further information, please view the job information pack.

Bridgend College recognises its responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students. We apply a rigorous process of checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with children and vulnerable adults. The above post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure for child and adult workforce and registration as a FE Teacher with the Education Workforce Council.

Bridgend College understands the value of providing services in Welsh and the need to grow its bilingual workforce. We therefore encourage applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate good Welsh language skills. Please specify in your personal statement whether you would prefer to have your assessment/interview conducted in Welsh.

We are actively seeking to improve representation from all sections of the community and promoting equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from everyone, including people from different backgrounds and communities, and of different ages.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability if their application meets the essential criteria for the post, and consider them on their abilities. We can also offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Please note there may be a requirement for a second stage interview or assessment.