Part Time Art Teacher, art-K Clapham at artK Ewell

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

12912.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Art Education, Class Delivery, Student Progress Monitoring, Learning Plan Preparation, Child Safeguarding, Studio Management, Material Ordering, Team Mentoring, Customer Enquiry Management, Artistic Skill Development, Parent Communication, Promotional Activities, GDPR Compliance, Health & Safety Compliance, Artistic Mediums Proficiency, Proactive Attitude

Industry

education

Description

art-K is the UK’s largest private art education service, delivering fun, skill-based classes to over 8,000 children each week. Our programme helps develop artistic skills, build confidence, and support mental well-being through inspiring projects taught by passionate educators. At our Clapham branch, the Part-Time Art Teacher is responsible for delivering the classes and supporting running the studio, with time split across teaching and class preparation (75%), and administration and promotion (25%). Full training is provided in our teaching methods, with ongoing support from our central team and a national network of art teachers. Working Hours & Schedule: This is a part-time role with a fixed schedule during term time and adjusted hours during school holidays: Term Time: 15.5 hours per week on the following schedule: Sunday 8:00 - 13:00 Monday 15:00 - 21:30 Tuesday 14:00 - 18:00 School Holidays (14 weeks/year): The same number of hours will be worked between Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, with the exact daily schedule varying based on the needs of the studio. Salary: £12912 per annum. Fixed salary, which will increase as the studio grows. Promotional opportunities are available every term. Start of the Role: 30/03/2026 Please note that we will only consider candidates who are available to work the full schedule and are able to start on the specified start date. Job Responsibilities Teaching & Child Development Teach children who love art in a fun environment with high teacher-student ratios. Deliver engaging, skill-based art programmes tailored to individual student needs during term time, and deliver a fun, interactive holiday art programme. Continuously evaluate and monitor student progress, preparing personalised learning plans. Create a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for students to flourish. Build and maintain strong relationships with students and parents, providing regular progress updates. Training & Professional Development Participate in a two-year training programme covering teaching methods, art techniques, child development and business administration. Additional training opportunities are available bespoke to your requirements.Continuously develop artistic and teaching skills to enhance class delivery. Studio Management Support management of studio operations, including ordering and managing art materials. Manage, motivate, and mentor the assistants, delegating tasks and alignment with the studio goals. Track the studio’s growth, retention, and customer service standards to uphold the standards of the art-K brand. Foster connections with the local community and resource/coordinate events with your studio team to promote your studio. Utilise the booking system to comply with GDPR to manage customer enquiries. Follow child safeguarding and H&S policies at all times. The Ideal Candidate: Holds an art degree or equivalent experience across a range of artistic mediums. Has experience teaching or working with children in an educational or creative setting. Possesses strong communication skills, including the ability to empathise with others, to engage effectively with students, parents, and colleagues. Exhibits a positive, proactive attitude and works well both independently and as part of a team. Benefits: 24/7 access to mental health support with BUPA. Blue Light Card Benefit Health insurance through Vitality (following probation). Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay (following 1 year continuous service). Support through HEKA. Scheme to earn more days of annual leave, linked to length of service (starting after 1 year). 3x Salary Death in Service insurance, one-time payment paid to a designated individual. Contributions made to NEST pension. Sick Pay: Following probation, enhanced sick pay policy; 3 weeks full pay in any 12 month period. art-K's Feedback Culture for Successful Applicants At art-K, we place great value on continuous growth and development through constructive feedback given within the team. Once you become part of the team, you’ll receive regular constructive feedback designed to help you build confidence, strengthen your skills, and thrive in your role. You will also have the opportunity to share your feedback and help the team develop as well. We ask all team members to embrace a growth mindset, welcoming feedback as an opportunity to learn and also offering feedback to others. By doing so, we ensure everyone is equipped to achieve their potential and uphold the high standards that make our studios such inspiring places to work and learn. Location: 40 North St, London SW4 0HD How to Apply: Submit your CV with a traditional art portfolio (PDF or online link) of your tonal drawings and paintings demonstrating perspective, form, and techniques. Instead of a cover letter, answer in a separate file or cover letter section: Who did you enjoy working with? Who did you look up to in your last job and why? What are you passionate about? The Organisation is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers, and those contracted to work on our behalf to share this commitment. This commitment is underpinned by a rigorous and robust safer recruitment process. All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-appointment checks.

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Responsibilities

The teacher is responsible for delivering fun, skill-based art classes to children, continuously evaluating student progress, and creating an inspiring learning environment. Additionally, the role involves supporting studio operations, managing materials, mentoring assistants, and promoting the studio within the local community.