Workshop Instructor - Fashion


Company:	Leeds Arts University
Salary:	from £28,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leeds, LS2 9AQ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	1 Sept 2026
Closing date:	13 Sept 2026

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Summary

Leeds Arts University is the only specialist arts university in the North of England. We have contributed significantly to the development of arts education for over 180 years, and have developed a national and international reputation based on the achievements of our students and staff.

We provide outstanding opportunities for students as they prepare for careers in the creative industries. We have a vacancy for a full-time Workshop Instructor. Based in our busy Blenheim Walk fashion studios, the work involves a range of responsibilities including instructing undergraduate fashion students in the safe, appropriate and professional use of garment construction processes, techniques and equipment according to personal skillset and as required by the curriculum of our long-standing fashion degree course.

The successful candidate will work as a member of the technical support team applying knowledge and skills in setting up equipment and preparing materials in fashion workshops. They will work flexibly, providing assistance to support learning, teaching, assessment and staff research activities. They will also produce some garments and samples according to final year student designs as directed by the Course Leader.

Applicants should be aware that this role involves some flexibility in working hours and could include evening sessions.

The successful applicant should have a degree in a fashion discipline or equivalent industrial experience, have a very good knowledge and understanding in at least two of the following areas: Pattern cutting, Digital Pattern Cutting, Sewing and construction techniques or Tailoring. Relevant experience of assisting/instructing students is desirable.

Full details of the essential and desirable criteria can be found in the job description.

Please note CVs will not be accepted for this position. If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please click the 'apply' button where you will be redirected to our website.

Please note we do not require assistance from recruitment agencies for this position.

Closing date: Sunday 13th September 2026 at 11:59pm

Interview date: Wednesday 30th September 2026 (in person)

Leeds Arts University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all learners and expect our staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be made on merit, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. In recognition of our commitment to create a diverse team that draws from our widest talent pool, we would particularly encourage applications from groups who are currently under-represented at this level, which in this case is our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants.

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