Air-dry Clay Lecturer (Variable Hours)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Holiday pay paid on top of the hourly 

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site gyms

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

CPD opportunities

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a variable-hours lecturer for its Adult Learning Courses. The role focuses on planning and delivering air-dry clay sessions for adult learners, with courses typically running about three hours a week over ten weeks.

You will teach hand-building, sculpting and finishing, prepare lesson plans and resources, and assess learner progress while fostering creativity and inclusive learning across college sites.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or higher in art, ceramics, sculpture, craft, design or related subject, and/or significant industry experience
• Experience creating clay-based artwork, sculptures, ornaments, decorative objects or gifts
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess short courses for adults

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess air-dry clay sessions across college sites
• Teach hand-building, shaping, sculpting, texturing and finishing techniques
• Prepare lesson plans, demonstrations and resources for short courses
• Introduce properties of air-dry clay, materials and tools
• Monitor learner progress and provide constructive feedback
• Encourage creativity and individual artistic styles
• Adapt teaching to available resources and learner needs

Skills

Air-dry clay

Clay modelling

Sculpting

Decorative craft

Design principles

Communication

Assessment

Education

Level 3 qualification in art/ceramics/design

Significant industry experience

Job description

A variable-hours lecturing post within the college's Adult Learning Courses provision, where work is offered as courses run rather than on fixed contracted hours. The role centres on planning and delivering air-dry clay sessions for adult learners, from hand-building and sculpting through to finishing and decorating completed pieces. Courses typically run for about three hours a week over ten weeks, so the teaching is short-course and focused on practical making. Fit depends on a Level 3 qualification or significant industry experience in a creative subject.

What the job involves

• Plan, deliver and assess air-dry clay sessions across college sites
• Teach hand-building, shaping, sculpting, texturing, joining and making decorative or functional objects
• Prepare lesson plans, demonstrations and resources for short courses
• Introduce the properties of air-dry clay, materials, tools, equipment and finishing products
• Teach learners to prepare, condition, shape and finish clay projects to a high standard
• Introduce drying, sanding, painting, sealing and decorating techniques
• Demonstrate the safe and effective use of tools, paints, adhesives, sealants and craft materials
• Monitor learner progress and give constructive feedback
• Encourage creativity, experimentation and individual artistic styles
• Explore design principles of form, proportion, texture, pattern, colour and composition
• Create an inclusive, supportive learning environment for learners of all abilities
• Adapt teaching to workshop facilities, available resources and learner needs

What’s required

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or higher in art, ceramics, sculpture, craft, design or a related subject, and/or significant relevant industry experience

Experience

• Experience creating clay-based artwork, sculptures, ornaments, decorative objects, personalised gifts or other creative pieces

Skills & knowledge

• Strong practical knowledge of air-dry clay, clay modelling, sculpting and decorative craft techniques
• Understanding of clay preparation, shaping, joining, drying, surface finishing, painting and sealing
• Knowledge of design principles including form, texture, colour, proportion and composition
• Ability to demonstrate practical techniques clearly and support learners with differing abilities
• Good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills

Other

• Flexibility to teach at Salisbury Campus and other college sites as required
• Commitment to inclusive learning, safe working practices and a positive learner experiencePassion for creativity and sharing knowledge with others

Nice to have

• Teaching or adult education qualification

What’s offered

• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Holiday pay paid on top of the hourly rate
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site gyms
• Lifestyle discounts
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Professional development and CPD opportunities