Maternity Cover Lead Tutor - Textiles

Maternity Cover Lead Tutor - Future Textiles

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The Role:

The Lead Tutor will coordinate the Future Textiles Atelier delivery and develop/teach a curriculum of programmes. They will lead and assist on the development and implementation of secondary school workshops, short courses, accredited courses and Textiles related activity and events. There will be teaching included in the role and a specialism in sewing is essential. Building on our growing network of schools and community alongside liaising with our current network will be an important aspect of the role, whilst delivering programmes that reflects the ethos of The King’s Foundation.

Alongside leading the Atelier, the lead tutor will assist when required the Future Textiles Curriculum Manager with overarching responsibilities for leading The King’s Foundation’s Future Textiles education initiatives, including assisting with content development, strategic vision and overseeing delivery of existing programmes. They will assist with creating and delivering relevant day and multi-day programmes that demonstrate the connection between the skills required to produce fashion and textile items and the connection to sustainable and regenerative practices to help reduce over consumption and drive an ethical fashion industry.

The post holder will work with the Curriculum Manager when required to convene industry and education events to ensure relevance of the programme as well as demonstrate best practice.

The post holder will take an operational role in the development and implementation of education activity, training programmes and public events. They will ensure all programmes link to the priorities laid out in the organisation strategic plan. The post holder will help with managing evaluation approaches across the related programme areas and share the responsibility for producing reports in line with funding requirements.

The post holder will be an enthusiastic individual, knowledgeable about best practice in the subject area and be able to educate learners at different stages while coordinating activities with a small teaching team.

Drawing on the experience and knowledge of the King’s Foundation and the Harmony approach in delivering education, the post holder will be responsible for assisting in the maintaining and growing a network of affiliate educational institutions, industry partners, placement providers and supporters and ensuring the delivery of high-quality education courses to students.

Specific Duties will include assisting the Curriculum Manager with the smooth running of the Future Textiles initiative and deputising for them when appropriate.

• Support the Future Textiles Manager and Director of Education in developing a core team of full and part-time staff along with consultant tutors to meet the needs of the various programmes.
• Liaise with Future Textiles Manager to ensure programme content is in line with the aims and vision of the curriculum area.
• Teach sewing skills and other textile disciplines to different age groups and abilities.
• Develop courses from concept to realisation in an organised and creative manner, in consultation with the Future Textiles Manager.
• Oversee and maintain tutor communication, oversee the quality of the educational content and timetable delivery.
• Work with wider curriculum team to develop and deliver interdisciplinary courses and events
• Maintain resources and equipment in line with delivery needs and ensure accurate records are maintained.
• Generate Risk Assessments in line with delivery and ensure health and safety procedures are followed.
• Assist in the delivery of vocational accredited courses and support with Internal Verification activity.
• Support the Education Director in the delivery of the King’s Foundation’s education strategy and reviewing against aims and targets annually.
• Identify opportunities to develop innovative new programmes to complement…