Fashion and Garment Design Instructor (WAEC Specialist) at Noble Hall Leadership Academy for Girls
Noble Hall’s aim is to turn today’s learners into tomorrow’s leaders. We are a boarding and day school in Abuja, providing an exciting and enriching learning environment for girls between the ages of 11 and 16. Noble Hall will be admitting girls into Years 7, 8 and 9 in September 2014.
Our Vision
To enrich girls’ lives through a world-class, holistic education, developing leaders of tomorrow.
Our Mission
1. To provide a first class educational environment for academically gifted girls.
2. To create a new cadre of female leaders.
3. To equip girls with the required knowledge and skills together with strong family values, to influence
change in Nigeria and Africa.
4. To provide an education system that will produce excellent girls with a high sense of community,
strong moral values (morality) and vision for the future.Job Summary
We are seeking a creative and technically proficient Fashion and Garment Design Teacher to lead our students through the new WAEC syllabus.
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching the theoretical foundations of textiles and design, while providing hands-on training in pattern drafting, garment construction, and fashion entrepreneurship.
Your goal is to ensure 100% success in the WASSCE examinations and to inspire the next generation of African fashion leaders.
Key Responsibilities
Curriculum Delivery: Deliver engaging lessons based on the 2026 WAEC Garment Making syllabus, covering topics such as fibers/fabrics, elements of design, and figure types.
Technical Instruction: Provide expert hands-on training in:
Pattern Drafting: Teaching basic bodice, skirt, sleeve, and trouser blocks.
Sewing Techniques: Mastery of different seams, hems, openings, and fastenings.
Garment Construction: Guiding students through the production of blouses, skirts, trousers, and gowns.
Exam Preparation: Prepare students for Paper 1 (Objectives), Paper 2 (Essay), and the critical Paper 3 (Test of Practical Work).
Workshop Management: Supervise the fashion lab, ensuring all equipment (sewing machines, cutting tables, dress forms) is maintained and used safely.
Project Supervision: Oversee the "Mini Garment" and "Independent Garment" projects required for student portfolios and exhibitions.
Entrepreneurship Mentorship: Teach the business side of fashion, including costing, market research, and setting up a garment business.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Education: B.Sc., B.Ed., or HND in Fashion Design, Clothing and Textiles, Home Economics, or a related field.
Technical Mastery:
Proficiency in Freehand Cutting and Pattern Drafting (Standard blocks and adaptations).
Expertise in operating industrial and domestic sewing machines.
Knowledge of fabric properties (natural vs. synthetic) and garment care.
Certification: A teaching qualification (TRCN) is a significant advantage.
Experience: 2–3 years teaching experience in a secondary school or vocational institute, with a track record of WAEC/NECO success.
Soft Skills: High attention to detail, patience for teaching beginners, and strong organizational skills for managing practical assessments.
Working Tools Familiarity:
The candidate must be comfortable instructing students on the use of:
Measuring and marking tools (L-squares, French curves, tracing wheels).
Cutting equipment (shears, rotary cutters).
Pressing equipment (steam irons, tailor's hams).