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• Advert Title Lecturer, BA (Hons) Costume Construction - 18.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
• Advert Text 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, the Royal Ballet and Opera. Alongside our degree programmes, you will also play a key role in supporting our specialist apprenticeship pathway delivered in collaboration with the Royal Ballet and Opera. This partnership offers learners unparalleled access to industry insight, professional workflows, and real world costume environments. Your expertise will help prepare students and apprentices for the demands of high level professional practice across 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 and contribute to our partnership work with the Royal Ballet and Opera, including supporting the apprenticeship provision. This may involve facilitating specialist workshops, guiding apprentices through applied learning tasks, and helping them gain deep 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 and apprentices 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 ONLY APPLICATIONS MADE VIA OUR COLLEGE E-RECRUIT WEBSITE WILL BE CONSIDERED
• Latest Application Date 09-Jun-2026
• Location Thurrock/Purfleet
• Salary/Pay Information Annual Salary £15085.00 - £20065.00
• Role Category Academic
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