Jewellery Course Director

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Jewellery Course Director

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As course director of a higher-education jewellery programme, you oversee delivery of content and monitor student progress as well as teach

further education students or adult learners. You have a well-rounded expertise in jewellery making, materials, manufacture and design and can confidently present metal jewellery making techniques:

Clean up castings
Solder
Polish to a very high standard
Wax carving techniques
Size and resize rings
Gemstones and setting styles

You use learning objectives to impart your knowledge to students learning to make basic jewellery or couples wanting to make their own wedding rings.

You are energetic, flexible and comfortable working closely with others in a small team as well as hosting and giving excellent service to customers in a workshop.

Length of Training

3-5 years

Salary Expectations

£45,000

Qualification Requirements

Experience

3-5 years jewellery experience.

Knowledge
• How to prep and set up a class space
• Demonstrating practical techniques
• Strong theory
• Competent at solving problems and assisting students in their work
Skills

• Confident in speaking to small groups and 1:1
• Follow instructions and finish work to a high standard

• Self-motivated and able to work well in a team
• Organised, efficient and good with deadlines
•Forge relationships with senior stakeholders
• Work in a fast-paced environment

Personal Attributes
• Great attention to detail and common sense
• Self-starter
• Friendly
• Enthusiastic
• Adapt to conflicting priorities
• Supportive and approachable
• Confident decision maker
• Passionate and enthusiastic for all things jewellery
• Can-do attitude and always ready to jump in
• Efficient time management
Qualification Requirements

Ideally, a jewellery degree

Role Also Called

Tutor, Teacher, Course tutor