Lecturer Fashion Business & Buying and Merchandising

About the role 

We are seeking a Lecturer in Fashion Business & Buying & Merchandising to join our Higher Education team. This role focuses on the delivery of high-quality learning, teaching assessment and feedback, ensuring students and academically challenged, industry-ready, and supported to succeed. 

As a subject specialist you will contribute to module delivery and assessment, support student engagement and progression, and uphold academic standards in line with institutional regulations and awarding body requirements. Working closely with the Programme Manager and Senior Lecturers, you will role-model excellent teaching practice and contribute to a collaborative, reflective academic culture committed to continuous improvement. 

About you 

Qualifications: PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification, alongside a relevant degree or professional experience in Fashion Business, Buying, Merchandising, or a related discipline. 

Experience: Outstanding teaching practice, with the ability to design and deliver engaging, industry-relevant learning activities and assessments. You take a reflective, solution-focused approach to teaching and are committed to developing your practice. 

Expertise: Sound subject knowledge and an understanding of Higher Education learning and teaching as well as policy, alongside awareness of the fashion landscape. You will also demonstrate sensitivity to student wellbeing, safeguarding, and inclusive practice. 

Skills: Excellent planning, organisational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced academic environment. 

Values: A commitment to supporting all learners to achieve their potential and to contributing positively to an inclusive, student-centred learning community. 

If you feel your skills and experience would fit well within our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply or get in touch with our Recruitment Team to discuss further. 

Why The EFI?  

We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other, and celebrate together! At EFI, we prioritise your growth and wellbeing with a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• Funded Professional Qualifications: Support for personal and professional development, including a personal growth allowance and annual CPD.
• Generous and Flexible Leave Options: Including an around-the-world trip after five years of service.
• Market-Leading Family-Friendly Pay: Including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Monthly Wellbeing Allowance: Including a customisable monthly wellbeing allowance, and funded counselling/CBT through Education Support Employee Assistant Programme.

Salary:  

From £30.960 to £32,800 per annum (pro rata £38,700 to £41,000 per annum 1 FTE), subject to qualifications and experience

Closing Date:  

8am on 20 February.

Interviews/Recruitment Day:  

Wednesday 4 March in-person at FRA Academy: Electra House, Moorgate, EC2M 6SE

Please apply via the ‘Apply’ button above.

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