Lecturer, BA (Hons) Costume Construction, 15 hours per week

South Essex Colleges Group • Part-time • Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom • £11,933 - £15,872 / year • 9h ago

Are you passionate about bringing characters to life through exceptional costume construction? Do you thrive on inspiring the next generation of cutters, makers, and designers? We are seeking a Higher Education Lecturer in Costume Construction, specialising in pattern cutting, to join our dynamic team.

This is a unique opportunity to teach within an HE environment that works closely with our world renowned partner Royal Ballet and Opera. Your expertise will help prepare students for the demands of high level professional practice in theatre, dance, opera, film, TV, and live performance.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver engaging, industry informed teaching across HE Costume programmes, with a focus on both traditional and contemporary pattern cutting techniques.

• Support learners through hands on construction projects, fittings, portfolio development, and collaborative productions.

• Contribute to curriculum development that reflects current industry expectations and emerging practices.

• Actively engage with our partnership work with the Royal Ballet and Opera, helping students gain insight into professional standards, and industry excellence.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has strong industry experience in costume construction and advanced pattern cutting.

• Brings creativity, enthusiasm, and a collaborative mindset to our vibrant department.

• Is committed to inclusive, student centred teaching and supporting learners to achieve their potential.

• (Ideally) holds a teaching qualification, or is willing to work towards one.

If you’re ready to shape the future of costume professionals and inspire students working alongside our prestigious industry partner, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits include

Holiday – 40 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Plus Bank holidays

College closure days

Teachers Pension - 28.68% college contribution

Continued Professional Development

Free breakfast at most campuses (term time only )

Free parking( after obtaining a parking permit)

Various other benefits are available, such as subsidised eye tests, contribution to flu injections, *access to gyms, cycle to work schemes, RAC discounts and more!

*depending on campus

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