Sewing Instructor

**Company description**

We are a social enterprise based in East Dunbartonshire, delivering sewing machines skills within our community and beyond. We provide sewing machine lessons to adults and children reusing donated fabric to ensure we deliver a message of sustainability whilst also equipping individuals with the skills to reduce, repair, reuse and repurpose materials. We also service and repair sewing machines and run a lending library of sewing machines too.

**Job description**

**Summary**

Stitch the Gap requires a Sewing Assistant to work evenings and weekends. You will work under the direction of the Sewing Tutor and be expected to assist with the implementation of sewing patterns and sewing machine setup and troubleshooting. You will help ensure the smooth running of each class.

The Sewing Assistant must be attentive to the unique needs of each student and be able to identify proper solutions when students encounter issues.

You should have strong interpersonal skills, as you’ll be collaborating with the tutor, working with students of all ages and talking to families.

We’re committed to building brighter futures, improving our environment and increasing the opportunities for our students, and we’re hoping you’re excited to be part of that experience.

**Please Note: PVG Scheme membership required by successful applicant**

**Responsibilities**

Assist with the tutor’s instruction and provide support and guidance to students where needed. We often run outreach work and so a driver is preferred.

Maintain a supportive, safe and clean learning environment

Ensure questionnaires are handed out to each student at the beginning and end of each session, where appropriate.

Support with the preparation and setup of the sewing machines at the beginning and end of each session

Work closely with the sewing tutor to identify issues students are having and develop appropriate solutions

Attend open days/gala events where required

**Required Skills**:
Sewing machine and hand sewing skills

Passion for sewing

Experience working with children

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Great collaboration and teamwork skills

A positive, empathetic and loving attitude

**Salary**

£10.50 per hour

Shifts to be confirmed at interview and will change depending on the classes that are running throughout different sessions and seasons

You will be given 4 weeks’ notice of your rota

Classes will last from 90mins to 2hours

On occasions when you attend Stitch the Gap events, expenses and hourly rate will be applied for travel (to and from the venue) as well as for your time (this may range from 2hrs to 6hrs but some flexibility will be required)

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: £10.50 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 8 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

**Experience**:

- sewing machine: 1 year (preferred)
- Experience with children: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SA003