Lead Tutor - Future Textiles

Position:

Maternity Cover Lead Tutor - Future Textiles (9-months)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reports to:

Education Director

Salary:

£32,000 (dependent on experience)

Location:

Dumfries House Estate, Cumnock

The King’s Foundation

The King’s Foundation is a charity founded by King Charles III and was first formed in 1990.
Inspired  by  the  vision  and  values  of  His  Majesty,  the  Foundation  focuses  on  creating  better
communities where people, places, and the planet can coexist in harmony.

The  charity  offers  education  courses  for  over  15,000  students  annually,  health  and  wellbeing
programmes  for  nearly  2,000  people  every  year,  and  spearheads  placemaking  and  regeneration
projects in the UK and overseas to revitalize communities and historic buildings.

The King’s Foundation is headquartered at its flagship regeneration project, Dumfries House in
Ayrshire, Scotland, and acts as custodian of other historic Royal sites including the Castle of Mey
in Caithness, Scotland, and Highgrove Gardens in Gloucestershire, which are open to visitors. The
Foundation also carries out its work at educational and cultural hubs in London, based at The
King’s Foundation School for Traditional Arts in Shoreditch, Trinity Buoy Wharf on the River
Thames and the Garrison Chapel in Chelsea.

The  work  of  The  King’s  Foundation  is  underpinned  by  our  Founder  His  Majesty  The  King’s
philosophy of harmony: that by understanding the balance, the order and the relationships between
ourselves and the natural world we can create a more sustainable future. We have a diverse and
inclusive workplace, creating a welcoming, safe space for everyone. This means that every member
of our team can bring their whole self to work. We encourage qualified applicants from a wide
range of backgrounds to apply to and join The King’s Foundation and bring their valuable skills
and experiences.

The Foundation is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees,
including the provision of workplace  adjustments.  We  do not tolerate discrimination based on
protected characteristics (age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or
ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership) or other difference
such as socio-economic background or social origin.

The Role:

The  Lead  Tutor  will  coordinate  the  Future  Textiles  Atelier  delivery  and  develop/teach  a
curriculum of programmes. They will lead and assist on the development and implementation of
secondary school workshops, short courses, accredited courses and Textiles related activity and
events. There will be teaching included in the role and a specialism in sewing is essential. Building
on our growing network of schools and community alongside liaising with our current network

will be an important aspect of the role, whilst delivering programmes that reflects the ethos of The
King’s Foundation.

Alongside leading the Atelier, the lead tutor will assist when required the Future Textiles
Curriculum Manager with overarching responsibilities for leading The King’s Foundation’s
Future Textiles education initiatives, including assisting with content development, strategic
vision and overseeing delivery of existing programmes. They will assist with creating and
delivering relevant day and multi-day programmes that demonstrate the connection between the
skills required to produce fashion and textile items and the connection to sustainable and
regenerative practices to help reduce overconsumption and drive an ethical fashion industry.

The post holder will work with the Curriculum Manager when required to convene industry and
education events to ensure relevance of the programme as well as demonstrate best practice.

The post holder will take an operational role in the development and implementation of
education activity, training programmes and public events.  They will ensure all programmes link
to the priorities laid out in the organisation strategic plan. The post holder will help with
managing evaluation approaches across the related programme areas and share the responsibility
for producing reports in line with funding requirements.

The post holder will be an enthusiastic individual, knowledgeable about best practice in the
subject area and be able to educate learners at different stages while coordinating activities with a
small teaching team.

Drawing on the experience and knowledge of the King’s Foundation and the Harmony approach
in delivering education, the post holder will be responsible for assisting in the maintaining and
growing a network of affiliate educational institutions, industry partners, placement providers
and supporters and ensuring the delivery of high-quality education courses to students.

Key Tasks

Specific Duties will include assisting the Curriculum Manager with the smooth running of the
Future Textiles initiative and deputising for them when appropriate.

Delivery

•  Support the Future Textiles Manager and Director of Education in developing a core team
of full and part-time staff along with consultant tutors to meet the needs of the various
programmes.

•  Liaise with Future Textiles Manager to ensure programme content is in line with the aims

and vision of the curriculum area.

•  Teach sewing skills and other textile disciplines to different age groups and abilities.
•  Develop  courses  from  concept  to  realisation  in  an  organised  and  creative  manner,  in

consultation with the Future Textiles Manager.

•  Oversee and maintain tutor communication, oversee the quality of the educational content

and timetable delivery.

•  Work  with  wider  curriculum  team  to  develop  and  deliver  interdisciplinary  courses  and

events

•  Maintain resources and equipment in line with delivery needs and ensure accurate records

are maintained.

•  Generate Risk Assessments in line with delivery and ensure health and safety procedures

are followed.

•  Assist  in  the  delivery  of  vocational  accredited  courses  and  support  with  Internal

Verification activity.

•  Support  the  Education  Director  in  the  delivery  of  the  King’s  Foundation’s  education

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strategy and reviewing against aims and targets annually.
Identify opportunities to develop innovative new programmes to complement the existing
education landscape both as commercial opportunities and those that match organisational
priorities in response to sector, environment and policy changes.

Stakeholder and Funder Relationships

•  Maintain relationships with external stakeholders and consultants utilised in the delivery of
education programmes and maintain relationships with collaborating organisations, industry
and education sectors.

Administrative

•

 Assist with the maintenance of effective administrative systems, policies, and procedures to
provide an organised and efficient structure for the delivery of programmes. These will
include:

o  Timetables /programming
o  Student Recruitment
o  Attendance records
o  Ordering of materials
o  Facilities and resource management and budget planning
o  Evaluation of programme delivery
o  Annual and funding report content

Budget and Finance

•  Alongside the Curriculum Manager, plan and manage the budget for the King’s Foundation’s

curriculum specific education programmes.

•  Assist with setting course fees and programme budgets where appropriate.

General

•  Where appropriate represent the Foundation as a subject expert.
•  Work with other King’s Foundation departments to ensure links between theory and practice

are integrated with education.

It is in the nature of the work of the King’s Foundation that tasks and responsibilities arise that
can be unpredictable and varied. All staff are therefore expected to work in a flexible way when
the occasion arises.

Person Specification

The essential skills, knowledge and experience required are:

o  Excellent educator and communicator able to make and improve the connection between
the practical process and theory. Experience of working in an educational setting with
different ages and abilities.

o  A BA in Fashion Design, Technology or Textiles or associated subject with an expertise in

industrial sewing and manufacturing techniques.

o  At least 3 years’ experience in a crafts /arts organisation in an assistant manager or

coordinator role.

o  A passion and interest in the development of textiles skills with specific knowledge and
interest in construction, embroidery, weaving and eco-dying techniques and processes.
o  Highly proficient IT skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database management.
o  An interest in sustainable practice in the fashion industry
o  Excellent knowledge of current and future trends in sustainable and regenerative fashion and

textile approaches.

o  Understanding UK wide policy and skills landscape linked to fashion and textile industry

needs.

o  Prior experience educating and engaging with young people or community groups.
o  Able to develop and implement learning resources linked into curriculum themes.
o  Experience in managing multiple projects with both internal and external stakeholders.

Personal Qualities:
o  Strong interpersonal skills, communication and presentation skills, organisation skills.
o  Ability to work proactively and flexibly to achieve set objectives.
o  The ability to work well within a team, maintaining positive relationships with the wider

education staff.

o  Ability to create high quality presentations/visual aids. Working knowledge of Microsoft

Office software (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel and Word), Windows, Adobe.

Please note due to the location of the site it would be advantageous to have a clean driving
licence and access to a vehicle.

Other:

•  The post will be based at Dumfries House, Cumnock, KA18 2NJ with the requirement

to travel on occasion.

•  Your working hours will be 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday.
•  This is a fixed-term temporary position for a period of 9-months.
•  You must have the legal right to work in the UK.
•  This post is considered to be a regulated activity therefore any offer will be subject to a

satisfactory disclosure check with the Disclosure Scotland.

Applications: Please submit a cover letter and one page CV to Gordon Watson, email address: -
hr.recruitment@kings-foundation.org and request an application form.

Closing date for applications: Friday 23rd January 2026 and Interviews will take place on
Thursday 12th February 2026.