Part time Upholstery tutor

Job Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities ! We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrant

Adult Learning Lewisham is looking for a talented part time Upholstery tutor to help enrich the lives of our learners.

The role

Part-time Upholstery tutor

Location

Granville Park Centre, Lewisham SE13 7DU

What we’re looking for

Adult Learning Lewisham requires an experienced and committed Upholstery tutor to join the existing Textiles team from April 2026. Extensive knowledge of both traditional and modern Upholstery techniques is essential, and additional Soft Furnishing skills would be an advantage, but not essential. The post is currently to teach one non-accredited evening course per week at the Granville Park centre- on either a Tuesday or Thursday. Courses usually run for three 10-week terms, with individual sessions of 2.5 hours duration (but there could be some flexibility around this). There will also potentially be the opportunity for cover work for other classes & to apply for any additional Upholstery and Soft Furnishing based classes that may be added to the programme due to increased demand.

The individual course listings & descriptions of the types of courses we currently deliver can be viewed at: Lewisham Council - Fashion and textiles courses

The post requires a tutor who can:

• Deliver all aspects of practical Upholstery classes of up to ten adult learners of varying ages, backgrounds, and abilities (from complete beginners through to improvers of all levels)
• Plan & produce course documentation to support their teaching & learning – for example, scheme of work, lesson plan, electronic registers and developing resources for the course online learning environment.
• Support the learners to develop the set course & individual learning goals and complete the relevant online documentation for this.
• Regularly attend tutor meetings and complete ongoing CPD

Applicants must have recognised subject qualifications up to at least level 4 and ideally have teaching experience in an adult learning environment. They would preferably have either professional industry experience, and/or be self-employed in the field- and must also be willing to gain a recognised adult teaching qualification if they do not already have one. The Granville Park centre is a 2-minute walk from both Lewisham train and DLR stations and numerous regular bus links. There is also free parking close by, but not directly on-site.

Salary details

£34.72 per hour

Further information

If you have any questions relating to this post, please contact the curriculum leader for Textile & Floral Design on denise.darlow@lewisham.gov.uk

Lewisham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Further information about Adult Learning Lewisham can be found in our online course listing www.lewisham.gov.uk/adultlearning

To apply please click on 'apply now' at the bottom of the page.Please note a C.V will not be accepted.

For a full job description and person specification please click here

https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/mayorandcouncil/counciljobs/Job descriptions/Adult Learning/JD and PS Tutor.doc

Closing date

Sunday 30th November at 23:59pm

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

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