Lecturer in Foundation Fashion (Pathway Leader) - Part Time

The Role

The Foundation Diploma in Art, Design & Media Practice sits within Kingston School of Art. The course delivers conceptual, practical and technical skills showcasing students’ strengths and creative direction. Students develop insight and understanding across the fields of creative practice to define their progression to study further at university.

This Pathway leader role is an integral part of the Foundation leadership team and will be responsible for leading the Fashion & Fabrication specialism. Your expertise contributes to the exceptional reputation of the Fashion specialism, taking the lead on planning and developing the curriculum, timetabling and co-ordination of specialism staff. You will embrace active studio delivery, tutorials, support and coordinate University applications, portfolios and assessments.

This role supports pastoral care of a diverse range of students, academic leadership, management and administration to maintain relationships within the Department.

The Person

You will be expected to demonstrate commitment to professional development, respect for colleagues and students, seek opportunities to build the effectiveness of students’ experience and integrated academic practice by developing meaningful relationships to aid progression to HE.

We seek a highly motivated, committed multitasker, with a compassionate work ethic, passion for diverse and inclusive education, with the potential to develop innovative, sustainable and inspirational approaches to fashion & fabrication. There is a desire to plan, problem solve throughout the curriculum, to focus on detail orientated, material and conceptual exploration, process driven thinking and a socially driven aspiration for innovation.

We actively welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or disability.

Directorate/Faculty

Kingston School of Art has an exceptional reputation and is one of the UK’s leading art and design institutions. The faculty combines dedication to creative risk-taking, innovation and experimentation with a commitment to working with external partners, shaping the future of creative industries. Ranked in the top 5% globally for art and design education by QS Top Universities, KSA produces globally celebrated alumni, high performing courses, impactful research and awards.

The Foundation course has been awarded outstanding in all areas of inspection by OFSTED, in 2015 and 2021. 100% of our students receive places to study at BA level.

Further Information

0.5 FTE Lecturer position

18.5 hours per week

£33,047 pro rata,

The interviews take place, week commencing 03.08.26.

Shortlisted candidates will give a 10-minute presentation sharing values you think should be embedded within Fashion & Fabrication at FE level and how to implement across the curriculum. This is reflective of your professional expertise and teaching experience.

For any enquiries, contact Rebecca Davies, Head of Department (rebecca.davies@kingston.ac.uk)

Range of benefits:

• 35 days annual leave Full time equivalent
• Generous pension scheme (LGPS or TPS)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Course fee waiver scheme and discounted courses across the University
• Season ticket loans up to £10,000

Staff are expected to spend most of their working week on campus, as this plays a key role in fostering a strong sense of community and belonging among both staff and students.

Candidates must demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

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