We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Garment Making Technician/Supervisor to join our successful and vibrant Fashion Department, supporting our Level 2 and Level 3 post-16 Fashion programmes.
The successful candidate will possess excellent garment construction skills and substantial experience using industrial sewing machinery. The postholder will provide pre class preparation and in class technical support for teachers and students. They will be responsible for maintaining fabrics, tools and equipment stock levels, including raising purchase orders. The postholder will also ensure that all users of machinery and equipment operate in accordance with Health & Safety regulations and undertake or coordinate machine maintenance. They will be sufficiently knowledgeable to supervise student-directed study sessions and, in doing so, will contribute to the development of the College’s exciting and successful Fashion provision.
The successful applicant will work collaboratively as part of the wider supervision team responsible for supporting shows, exhibitions, and promotional activities across the department.
Knowledge of pattern cutting would be desirable but is not essential.
Interview date: 25 August 2026
About Us
Leicester College is one of the largest further education colleges in the UK, delivering a wide range of technical, vocational, higher education and apprenticeship programmes. We work in close partnership with employers and communities to support skills development, progression and opportunity across the region.
Our mission is developing skills, supporting businesses, engaging communities and changing lives. Find out more about us here.
For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact
[email protected]. Please note, we may close this advert early if suitable candidates are identified, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Joining Leicester College offers a competitive reward package alongside the opportunity to make a significant impact within a large and diverse FE organisation. You can expect:
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Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) membership with generous employer contributions
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A strong commitment to professional development, leadership learning and career progression
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where role requirements allow
- Access to a wide range of staff benefits and wellbeing support, including retail discounts, travel benefits and family‑friendly policies
Further details on our full reward and benefits package can be found here.
Leicester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references and verification of the right to work in the UK.
Leicester College is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We operate anonymous recruitment for all roles to support fair and inclusive recruitment practices.
Applicant data will be processed in accordance with our privacy notice. Further information about our recruitment practices, safeguarding approach and policies can be found on our website.
