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Fashion Designer in Residence

  • Organisation: Heathfield School
  • Location: Berkshire
  • Tenure: Fixed Term
  • Closing Date: Friday 9 May 2025

The Fashion Designer in Residence will play a key role in supporting students as they transform their design ideas into garments or textile sculptures, guided by their chosen sub-themes.

Key Responsibilities

TECHNICAL SUPPORT - Assist teaching staff with technical support of Fashion and Textiles to pupils aged 11-18 during the school day.

FASHION SHOW Undertake role of Assistant Producer. - Assist with planning and delivery (as directed).

EXHIBITIONS - To assist with display (as directed).

RAISING THE PROFILE OF THE SCHOOL - Organise Fashion & Textiles internal, local, national, and international competitions for students. Attend Open Mornings when required.

EXTENDED OPPORTUNITIES - Run two Textiles Clubs per week and support the Art Clinic for pupils aged 14-18.

SUPPORT DEPARTMENTAL PRACTICE AND INITIATIVES - Attend departmental meetings, cover lessons for absent colleagues, support day trips, and invigilation when required.

WHOLE SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITIES - There will be some evening duties attached to this role.

SCHOOL CULTURE - Support the School's values and ethos by contributing to the development and implementation of policies, practices and procedures. Help create a strong community, characterised by consistent, orderly behaviour and caring, respectful relationships.

The Fashion Designer in Residence will play a key role in supporting students as they transform their design ideas into garments or textile sculptures, guided by their chosen sub-themes.


Description

Key Responsibilities

TECHNICAL SUPPORT - Assist teaching staff with technical support of Fashion and Textiles to pupils aged 11-18 during the school day.

FASHION SHOW Undertake role of Assistant Producer. - Assist with planning and delivery (as directed).

EXHIBITIONS - To assist with display (as directed).

RAISING THE PROFILE OF THE SCHOOL - Organise Fashion & Textiles internal, local, national, and international competitions for students. Attend Open Mornings when required.

EXTENDED OPPORTUNITIES - Run two Textiles Clubs per week and support the Art Clinic for pupils aged 14-18.

SUPPORT DEPARTMENTAL PRACTICE AND INITIATIVES - Attend departmental meetings, cover lessons for absent colleagues, support day trips, and invigilation when required.

WHOLE SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITIES - There will be some evening duties attached to this role.

SCHOOL CULTURE - Support the School's values and ethos by contributing to the development and implementation of policies, practices and procedures. Help create a strong community, characterised by consistent, orderly behaviour and caring, respectful relationships.


Heathfield School

Heathfield School
London Road, Ascot, SL5 8BQ

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