Dressmaking Tutor (Level 2)

Location: Bolton College
Term: Temporary – until 3rd July 2026
Hours: 15–20 hours per week
Pay Rate: ?22.68 – ?28.00 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
Start Date: ASAP

DBS Requirement: Enhanced DBS will be required for this role

What’s in it for you

• An exciting opportunity to teach and inspire Level 2 Dressmaking learners
• Flexible part‑time hours
• Work with Bolton Talent Solutions—build your profile within a respected FE College
• Supportive and creative teaching team
• Positively impact learner confidence, skills development, and employability within the textiles sector

Position Overview

Bolton Talent Solutions, in partnership with Bolton College, is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Dressmaking Tutor to deliver high‑quality teaching to Level 2 learners.

You will deliver both practical and theoretical sessions across a variety of dressmaking and garment construction topics. This role is ideal for someone with strong industry sewing and pattern‑cutting skills, creativity, and a commitment to supporting learners as they develop technical competence and confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, high‑quality lessons for Level 2 Dressmaking learners
• Teach core skills such as:
  • Sewing machine operation and maintenance
  • Garment construction techniques
  • Pattern reading, adaptation, and drafting basics
  • Fabric selection and handling
  • Finishing techniques and garment fitting
• Support learners in producing assessed dressmaking projects and portfolios
• Ensure sessions meet awarding‑body requirements and learning outcomes
• Provide constructive feedback and monitor learner progress
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, and safe workshop environment
• Contribute to planning, marking, and programme administration
• Uphold safeguarding, health & safety, and equality and diversity standards

Key Requirements

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, AET/PTLLS) or willingness to work towards one
• Level 3 or above qualification in Dressmaking, Fashion/Textiles, or a related discipline
• Strong technical dressmaking skills, including pattern work and garment construction
• Experience teaching or delivering skills workshops (FE, adult learning, community learning, or similar)
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities

If this sounds like you…

We’d like to hear from you! Please apply today with an up‑to‑date CV.

The Legal Bit

Bolton Talent Solutions is acting as an employment business for this position. If you are successful, Bolton Talent Solutions is required to see evidence of your Right to Work in the UK; in addition to you applying for an enhanced DBS Certificate should you not already hold a suitable certificate registered on the DBS Update Service. The position is subject to agreement to Terms and Conditions and suitable application and reference process. As a result of the volume of applications we are currently receiving we regret that we may be unable to respond with individual feedback. If we have not contacted, you within two weeks of your application being received then regretfully your application will not be taken forward on this occasion.