Sessional Lecturer – Textiles Dyeing (Maternity Cover)

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Natural Dye Specialist to join our Textiles team on a maternity cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver engaging workshops and contribute to the vibrant, creative community at Morley College. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Deliver Natural Dye Workshops, providing students with hands-on experience in sustainable dyeing techniques. 
• Ensure the preparation and safe handling of natural dye materials and processes, maintaining high standards of quality and safety. 
• Support and guide students through the natural dyeing process, encouraging creativity and sustainability in their projects. 
• Maintain records of materials, student progress, and workshop outcomes. 
• Contribute to curriculum development and share new techniques, trends, and innovations in natural dyeing. 

Essential Skills and Experience: 

• Extensive experience and proficiency in a range of natural dyeing techniques, including plant-based, mineral, and sustainable methods. 
• Strong knowledge of different fibres and their reactions to various natural dyes. 
• Ability to prepare and manage natural dye materials safely and effectively. 
• 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. 

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

How to Apply

Closing date: Wednesday 30th April 2025 at 9am

Please download the job description and application form below. Please email your application to recruitment@morleycollege.ac.uk

Please note that applicants should apply using the application form and CVs will not be considered. We are happy to accept applications in alternative formats from applicants, who, for reasons of disability, may find it difficult to fill in our standard form. Please contact the People Operations team by e-mail at recruitment@morleycollege.ac.uk  for further details. If you wish to apply for more than one job you will need to complete a separate application form for each position.

Important information 

Morley College London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children at all times. As such we undertake safeguarding checks on the suitability of all prospective staff, including their online presence and social media accounts. It is a requirement that all successful candidates disclose all social media platform accounts that they hold.