Dressmaking and Machine Sewing Tutor

This is an exciting and creative opportunity to share your expertise and inspire learners through hands-on, practical learning. You will plan, deliver and evaluate engaging courses covering areas such as machine sewing, dressmaking, alterations, repairs, upcycling, fabric selection and garment construction. You will create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for learners from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities.

Delivery will take place across a variety of community venues and settings throughout Coventry during the daytime, evenings and weekends. You will support learners to develop practical skills, achieve their individual goals and progress into further learning, volunteering or employment opportunities. The successful candidate will maintain a safe and inspiring workshop environment, ensuring learners can confidently use sewing machines, equipment and materials while developing their technical skills and creative potential.

The role involves 6 working hours a week of which approx. 4 hours per week will be in class teaching with the remaining hours utilised for duties such as planning, preparation, marking, assessment, learner administration and course promotion. This position operates throughout the year and is not term-time only, providing learners with opportunities to access learning on a year-round basis. You will join a supportive team of tutors committed to delivering outstanding learning experiences and helping residents develop new skills, improve wellbeing and engage in lifelong learning.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role., Deliver high-quality machine sewing, dressmaking and textile courses for adult learners.

Plan, prepare and deliver engaging sessions that meet the needs of learners with varying levels of experience and ability. Teach a range of techniques including garment construction, pattern interpretation, fabric selection, alterations, repairs, upcycling and finishing techniques. Support learners to develop practical sewing, creative design and textile skills while building confidence and independence.

Create an inclusive, welcoming and safe learning environment that promotes participation, achievement and wellbeing. Assess learner progress, set individual learning targets, provide constructive feedback and celebrate achievement. Deliver accredited textile qualifications where required and complete associated assessment, moderation and quality assurance processes. Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

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To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria: Members of the Armed Forces and veterans Are currently in care or have previously been in care If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition We are looking for a passionate and experienced Dressmaking and Machine Sewing Tutor to join our team and support adults to develop skills in garment construction, pattern interpretation, sewing tec