Subject Lead in Fashion Media

• Contract Type: Fixed Term, 0.6 FTE
• Location: London (multiple campuses)
• Reporting into: Course Direct  

Who we are

London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA) offers our students a wide range of accredited programmes within the creative arts and contemporary business fields. With a broad network of industry connections, aided by our partnership with University of the Creative Arts and various other industry leading brands, we allow our students to get a real feel for working within the fashion, graphic design and the business space by embarking on a journey which is designed to meet our students’ academic and personal demands.

LCCA offers students a unique industry-centred exposure to get students ready for their next step by adopting blended learning approaches delivered via workshops, lectures, fieldtrips, seminars, hosting sector leading subject-matter renowned experts from around the world and various other networking opportunities - therefore adopting a practical approach in the delivery of our programmes.  

At the very heart of our vision is a student-centred learning and teaching methodology which is progressive, forward-thinking, modern, and designed to meet our learners’ needs.

Why join us:

LCCA is part of Global University Systems (GUS), which is an international network of higher education institutions, brought together by a shared passion for accessible, industry-relevant qualifications. At GUS, we’re focused on becoming one of the world’s most dynamic, inclusive and diverse education organisations Our ambition is to engender a belief in learning for life and to stimulate growth through education. We foster in our students the spirit and the will, to advance themselves and to thrive in their communities.

We are bounded by our shared values­ – student focus, communication, collaboration, respect, competence, entrepreneurship, and integrity – are more than aspiration. We display and expect these beliefs and behaviours from our colleagues equally. Some of the benefits on offer are:

What we offer our colleagues:

• A Hybrid working model – we encourage flexible working to aid productivity and a healthy work-life balance.
• My Rewards Hub – handpicked discounts and deals from a wide and ever-growing list of providers
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – a dedicated 24/7 access platform
• We support and promote our colleagues in achieving various academic and CPD opportunities via PGCertHE and Advanced HE followships.
• Training & Development opportunities on offer – this ranges from digital badges, in-house workshops and seminars hosted by world renowned subject matter experts.
• A great Refer-A-Friend (RAF) scheme in operation.
• Socials via ‘GOSH’: We love to celebrate events, our successes, recognise our colleagues for their contribution.
• Eye Care Vouchers

The Course

Are you curious? Do you like telling stories? Creating content? Are you good at communicating? Do you love fashion? The questions we ask of our perspective students, and equally important of our lecturers.

This BA (Hons) Fashion Media and Promotion degree gets to the heart of the fashion industry. This purpose driven course focuses on developing students’ visionary mindset, build skills in research, analyse, creation, curation and learn to think outside the box.

Awarded by the University for the Creative Arts, this degree programme will enable you to assess global shifts in fashion media from a cultural, ethical, inclusivity and technological perspective.

The course provides students with all the skills required to build your multi layered portfolio career in fashion media and the creative industry. We are story tellers and communicators, we use visual, written, moving and sound tools and skills to express and create an impact.

Students are immersed into the world of styling, fashion film, journalism, fashion publishing, brand knowledge, branding, marketing and promotion. Industry experts will guide students through their fashion journey whilst at LCCA, to ensure that they are provided with up to date, career focused teaching, experience and support.

Field trips, guest speakers, workshops and work experience will ensure that students time on the Fashion Media and Promotion course at LCCA is action packed, multi-sensory, fully supportive and focused on understanding how they learn so that we can co-create their higher education pathway to a successful career in the fashion industry.

The Role

The subject lead role focuses on creating holistic approaches to teaching and learning within Fashion Media & Promotion (FMP) ensuring that the experiences delivered will progress and retain students. The candidate must have an impeccable track record in delivering student success as well as strong industry links that will enhance and enrich the nature of delivering.

As the Subject Lead, you will lead and manage on the design, development and delivery of the curriculum and all areas of learning, teaching and assessment. Staff will look to you for leadership and support, while you will be entrusted with efficient quality control, resource management and a collaborative working approach.

This is also an opportunity for the role-holder to work with and assist the Course Director in this crucial curriculum area within the College. The role holder will be expected to engage in research and or professional practice to increase their subject, practice and pedagogic awareness. The role holder will also be expected to teach students in fashion and to contribute to extra-curriculum activities, such as delivery of staff development programmes and other cross-College initiatives. The role-holder will focus on key subject specific disciplines within the fashion management and marketing degree and be responsible for the design, development and delivery of the modules linked to these disciplines.

The successful candidate will have a demonstratable teaching record of innovation and success in the classroom across all levels, programme design, creation of teaching materials and discipline expertise.

The role holder will be expected to engage in research and or professional practice/enterprise in subject-specific territories.

Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. We do not offer visa sponsorship.

It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at LCCA. Just click on the 'Apply' button above. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.

We acknowledge receipt of your resume for a position at LCCA and sincerely appreciate your interest in our company. We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications meet our requirements. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue for the next stage of the recruitment process. We wish you every success.

LCCA is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Competitive (depending on experience)