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Jewellery Tutor
As a jewellery tutor, you work at a further education level or with adult learners. You have a well-rounded understanding of and ability in jewellery making, materials, manufacture and design.
Being a tutor means following learning objectives in an educational environment and teaching learners how to make basic jewellery or guiding couples through wedding ring making.
You need to communicate well and host customers in a workshop environment, to show excellent customer service, work closely with others in a small team, be energetic, flexible and have a can-do attitude.
You need to…
• Have the ability and confidence to present different jewellery making techniques in metal
• Clean up castings
• Solder
• Polish to a very high standard
• Understand wax carving techniques
• Be able to size and resize rings
• Have knowledge and understanding of gemstones and setting styles
Length of Training
1-3 years
Salary Expectations
£12,000-14,000
Qualification Requirements
Experience
0 – 1 year teaching experience.
Knowledge
Skills
• Confident in speaking to a small group and giving 1:1 guidance
• Great attention to detail and common sense
• Follow instructions and finish work to a high standard
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Adaptable
• Self-motivated and able to work well in a team
• Organised, efficient and able to work to deadlines
• Enthusiastic
Personal Attributes
Qualification Requirements
A jewellery degree would be useful.
Role Also Called
Tutor, Teacher, Course tutor
