Tutor of Art & Design - Fashion
Ref: 2526/190
Hours: 18.5 hours per week (0.5FTE) - 12 Teaching hours per week.
Salary: Up to £43,408 pro rata per annum* (please see salary guidance attached). Plus generous benefits. These include:
- 57 days annual leave per year pro rata (including bank holidays and efficiency closures)
- Generous Occupational Pension Scheme
- Financial support towards teacher training course fees if you do not have a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification (Cert Ed/PGCE)
- Progression beyond point 12 of the salary scale (£40,407) is subject to Tutors obtaining QTLS. Staff with Advanced Teacher Status (ATS) via the Society for Education and Training (SET) are eligible to receive an enhanced salary of £44,875 - please see attached salary guidance for further details.
About the role
The Art, Design and Crafts Curriculum Area has delivered outstanding provision over a number of years with a high profile both regionally and nationally and offers a broad range of provision from Level 1 through to BA Honours degree courses.
We require an enthusiastic and creative person to support the Award Leader for BA Fashion Design and Product Innovation in this exciting programme. The role may also work over other levels form Level 3 Fashion and the Textiles A level courses.
The Programme aims to produce graduates who can articulate and synthesise knowledge and understanding, attributes and skills in effective ways in the contexts of creative practice, employment, further study, research and personal development. They will also apply a critical and contextual, historical, conceptual and ethical dimension to the study of Fashion and Art and Design in general. They have access to industry standard equipment and technologies with an emphasis towards the digital processes (Adobe suite, Gerber) patten cutting and fashion design.
As part of the interview process, candidates will be asked to present a portfolio highlighting relevant examples of their work.
About the person
We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Fashion Tutor who holds a relevant degree qualification and has experience of teaching at BA level within the Further Education sector. The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver a broad range of fashion design skills, including research, concept development, garment design, pattern cutting, technical specification, and product development. A strong understanding of the opportunities and challenges of delivering Higher Education programmes within an FE environment is essential, while recent industry experience, particularly in product development or commercial fashion practice, would be advantageous.
About the College
York College & University Centre is the largest further education college in the region, offering a comprehensive range of courses from Entry Level to degree level. We are committed to upholding our values of ambition, care, respect and success, and are dedicated to providing the highest standards of education and support to all our students and apprentices.
We have approximately 4,200 school leavers, 1,200 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us.
With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.
Please visit our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk
Want to know more?
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Phil Simpson, Curriculum and Standards Manager Art and Design /York School of Art, at [email protected]
Staff benefits & Important notices
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Closing date: 5 August 2026 (9am)
Interview date: 18 August 2026
