Job description
art-K St Albans is an art club for children aged 6 to 18 based in St Albans. Using a wide range of mediums and learning techniques, the club aims to teach children a diverse range of artistic styles as well as 3D projects.
With over 50 branches across the country and 5000+ students - art-K has a tried-and-tested programme that’s proven to work in teaching children core artistic skills and techniques. art-K cares very deeply about sharing their love of art with our students, and our goal is ensuring each child has access to an art-K club in their local area.
We’re looking to find a passionate, motivated and friendly Assistant Art Teacher to join our team at art-K St Albans! You will be supporting our Art Teachers with the running of the session and the upkeep of the studio, ensuring our students get the best experience when attending our classes.
Job responsibilities
Work in a fun, club environment with high teacher-student ratios where children are enthusiastic about art.
Join a strong team of like-minded artists and teachers who are all committed and passionate about art education.
Have face-to-face training on all art projects by Kathryn, the Creative Director.
Gain experience and knowledge in delivering skill-based art programmes, teaching and child development. Learn how to individualise a programme to a students’ needs and abilities, to help their long-term development.
Support class preparations, for example:
Laying out materials
Talking through aims with your manager
Sharpening pencils
Washing paintbrushes
Cutting out templates and other requests made by your manager
Ad hoc other
Maintain the studio’s upkeep, which includes:
Window displays
Prepping paint
Cleaning the space
Making posters
The ideal candidate will:
Create a safe, happy, nurturing environment for students to thrive in.
Actively engage with parents to discuss the progress of the students with parents.
Support the students’ ongoing learning environment by:
Running workshops in school holidays.
Ad-hoc cover when the branch manager is ill or on holiday - preparing and leading classes.
Ad-hoc cover of nearby studios when required - preparing and leading classes.
And ideally have:
Art degree or equivalent skills
Art skills in a range of mediums
Experience teaching/ working with children
Long term commitment to previous roles
Positive and proactive attitude
Someone who lives within 30 minutes of the branch
Flexibility to assist in other branches within a reasonable commuting distance in cases of staff absence
Benefits:
Casual dress
24/7 access to mental health support with BUPA.
Sick pay (Following probation, enhanced sick pay policy; 3 weeks full pay in any 12 month period)
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay (following 1 year continuous service).
Schedule: 19.5 hours per week - 2 options for the schedule for the following days:
Option 1
Tuesdays 16:45pm - 21:15pm (4.5 hours assisting with classes)
Wednesday 15:45pm - 19:45pm (4 hours assisting with classes),
Thursday 12:00pm - 16:00pm (4 hours admin)
Friday 15:30pm - 17:30pm (2 hours),
Saturday 10:30am - 16:00pm (4.5 hours and 30' unpaid break)
Option 2
Tuesdays 16:45 - 21:15pm (4.5 hours assisting with classes)
Wednesday 15:45pm - 19:45 (4 hours assisting with classes),
Friday 11:30am - 17:30pm (6 hours total = 4 hours admin and 2 hours assisting with the class),
Saturday 10:30am - 16:00pm (4.5 hours and 30' unpaid break)
Please apply with a cover letter and portfolio. Please visit our website at before applying.
Start of the role: ASAP
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £14,398.80 per year
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company pension
Sick pay
Education:
Diploma of Higher Education (required)
Experience:
Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person