Ready to make a real impact? We’re looking for passionate, forward-thinking lecturers to join us for the next academic year 2026/2027.
We are seeking a lecturer specialising in Fashion & Textiles to teach L3 students on our UAL Level 3 Diploma & Extended Diploma provision at the MidKent Medway Campus and on our L4 & L5 Foundation Degree at Medway School of Arts. You will have ownership of your own programme, together with a remit to foster external links with employers and industry.
You will work with our Curriculum Managers to develop our Fashion & Textiles courses to ensure they are current and reflecting industry practice.
You will have the expertise, enthusiasm and communication skills to inspire and motivate our diverse cohorts of students. Your outstanding teaching, learning and assessment skills will stretch and challenge our learners to be the best they can be.
Ideally, you will have recent teaching experience in a Further or Higher Education environment, together with contemporary experience of working within the Fashion & Textiles industries.
You will hold a degree in Fashion & Texiles related subject, ideally have a teaching qualification, as well as GCSE A* - C / 9 - 4 in Maths and English or equivalent.
We require a lecturer with the following skillset:
* Pattern cutting & grading
* Knowledge of domestic and industrial sewing machines / overlockers
* Hand stitching techniques; including applique and embroidery
* Knowledge of the properties of different materials
* Fashion Illustration
* Draping
* Printmaking
* Proficiency with relevant Adobe Creative Cloud Suite applications.
* Contextual knowledge of historical and contemporary design
* Knowledge of sustainability and ethical practices within the fashion & textiles industries.
* Have a creative or technical portfolio of work demonstrating practical experience in garment construction & design.
📅 Start your next chapter with us this academic year.
This post is 26 hours 52 weeks per year.
Apply now and help us build brighter futures.
Interviews Thursday 7th May 2026 - subject to change
Salary description
£34572.00 - £47195.00 per year