About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and passionate Quilting and Patchwork specialist to join our Textiles team on a sessional basis. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver engaging workshops and contribute to the vibrant, creative community at Morley College.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver Quilting and Patchwork courses, providing students with hands-on experience in quilting techniques, patchwork design, and construction methods.
- Ensure the safe preparation and handling of quilting materials, tools, and processes, maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
- Support and guide students throughout the quilting and patchwork process, encouraging creativity, technical skill development, and attention to detail in their projects.
- Maintain records of materials used, student progress, and workshop outcomes.
- Contribute to curriculum development, incorporating new techniques, trends, and innovations in quilting and patchwork.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Extensive experience and proficiency in a range of quilting and patchwork techniques, including traditional and contemporary methods.
- Strong knowledge of different fabrics, materials, and their suitability for various quilting and patchwork projects.
- Ability to prepare and manage quilting materials safely and effectively, ensuring high-quality finishes.
- Experience teaching or leading creative workshops, with a passion for fostering a supportive and inspiring learning environment.
- Excellent communication skills, able to engage students with varying levels of experience, offering guidance and constructive feedback.
- Commitment to Diversity:
We are particularly keen to attract applicants from under-represented communities, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to those from ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. We recognise that diversity enhances the creative learning environment, and we are committed to ensuring our team reflects the diversity of our student body. We also invite potential candidates to reach out to discuss any accommodations or adjustments they may require during the recruitment process or once in post.
About Morley College
Established in 1889, and with our roots stretching back even further, Morley College London is one of the country's oldest and largest specialist providers of adult education. We provide long-term, sustainable and affordable programmes of lifelong learning across three centres – North Kensington, Chelsea and Waterloo – including 16-19 provision at North Kensington and Chelsea.
As one of only nine Specialist Designated Institutions (SDIs) in the UK, we serve more than 17,000 students through a coherent, student-centred course offer, underpinned by our mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities through education in Arts, Culture and Applied Sciences. Whether studying for personal development and well-being, to gain essential skills (English, Maths, IT), to access higher education, or for career development or change, our vision is for ambitions to be inspired and achieved through learning.
Morley College London aims to have a workforce that is as reflective of the diverse population that it serves. The College particularly encourages applications from ethnic minorities and disabled people who are currently under-represented within the College at this level.
As well as joining a creative, innovative leading London College focused on social justice and providing excellent teaching and learning opportunities for all, there are plenty of other rewards for working at Morley College London:
- Generous annual leave allowance (30 days) plus Bank Holidays
- Christmas closure period
- Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
- Access to an employee retail savings platform, offering significant discounts at most major retailers
- 100% discount on the cost of undertaking a Morley course of your choice
- Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme
- On site cafeterias
- A busy events calendar, offering you the chance to attend regular Morley creative exhibitions, student awards, dances, concerts and more
- A lovely work environment, surrounded by creative arts, music and friendly, helpful colleagues
Morley College London 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. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion, with previous experience working within FE and delivering high-quality teaching and learning on science programmes please apply. We would love you to join the team.