Always wanted to work in a crafty environment? Well here is your chance. We are currently recruiting for the following posts:
Freelance Quilting Tutor
We are looking to recruit an experienced quilter to run regular 1-day intensive beginners quilting courses (Full details of the course content will be provided to you and agreed upon together). A teaching qualification and/or previous teaching experience is not essential but your skill and experience must demonstrate a good knowledge of quilting styles and techniques as well as the ability to assist with sewing machine issues etc. You will need a good sense of humour and the ability to drink lots of tea and will be expected to share and promote BTHQ and it’s classes to all your pupils. All tools and machinery will be provided. These sessions will take place approx once every 6 weeks at a weekend and once mid-week. You will also be required to teach ad-hoc sessions on particular techniques throughout the year. There is also a possibility of a fortnightly quilting club but this will depend on your availability. Hourly rates are negotiable in line with current market rates and you will be expected to invoice for your time and be responsible for your own tax & national insurance.
Freelance Crochet Tutor
We are looking to recruit an experienced crocheter to run our beginners and intermediate crochet classes. A teaching qualification and/or previous teaching experience is not essential but your skill and experience must demonstrate a good knowledge of crochet styles and techniques as well as the ability to assist with beginners. Ideally, you will have undertaken our beginner’s crochet course. You will be expected to teach this session in the ‘BTHQ way’ and follow the course structure to the letter. You will need a good sense of humour and the ability to drink lots of tea and will be expected to share and promote BTHQ and it’s classes to all your pupils. All tools will be provided. These sessions will take place approx once every 6 weeks at a weekend and once mid-week. They usually run over a 2 week period with 2-3 hour sessions each week. You will also be required to teach ad-hoc sessions on particular techniques throughout the year. There is also a possibility of a fortnightly crochet club but this will depend on your availability. Hourly rates are negotiable in line with current market rates and you will be expected to invoice for your time and be responsible for your own tax & national insurance.
Freelance dressmaking Tutor
We are looking to recruit an experienced dressmaker to run regular 1 & 2 day dressmaking classes (Full details of the course content will be agreed upon together). A teaching qualification and/or previous teaching experience is not essential but your skill and experience must demonstrate a good knowledge of dressmaking and techniques, the ability to alter patterns to fit various body shapes as well as the ability to assist with sewing machine issues etc. You will need a good sense of humour and the ability to drink lots of tea and will be expected to share and promote BTHQ and it’s classes to all your pupils. All tools and machinery will be provided. These sessions will take place approx once every 4 weeks at a weekend and once mid-week. You will also be required to teach ad-hoc sessions on particular techniques throughout the year. Hourly rates are negotiable in line with current market rates and you will be expected to invoice for your time and be responsible for your own tax & national insurance.
Freelance Tutors
If you are interested in teaching any craft at BTHQ A teaching qualification and/or previous teaching experience is not essential but your skill and experience must demonstrate a good knowledge of your craft. You will need a good sense of humour and the ability to drink lots of tea and will be expected to share and promote BTHQ and it’s classes to all your pupils. Hourly rates are negotiable in line with current market rates and you will be expected to invoice for your time and be responsible for your own tax & national insurance. If you think you have what it takes to join our team then please contact us to chat about a potential trial.
To apply for any of the roles above please email beautifulthingshq@gmail.com with full details of your experience and if we think you would be suitable to join our team we will be in touch to arrange an informal interview.
