Art Teacher & Art Club Manager, art-K Maidstone

art-K; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private art education service is searching for a Club Manager in Maidstone. You'll be responsible for teaching art, engaging with students, and managing club operations. Ideal candidates have an art or teaching degree, are passionate about art education, and possess strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary and a supportive training environment. Start date is December 1, 2025.

Benefits

24/7 access to mental health support

Health insurance through Vitality

Company funded external training after 2 years of service

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay

Pension contributions to NEST

Qualifications

• Be a giving person who is passionate about children's artistic development.
• Be an excellent communicator to encourage students on their projects and discuss progress with the customer.
• Have a positive attitude to create a welcoming and safe environment for students.
• Have a growth-oriented mindset, especially towards learning and development.
• Have a proactive and organized approach to managing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Teach children who love art with high teacher-pupil ratios.
• Participate in a 2-year training program across various subjects.
• Build relationships with students and parents.

Skills

Passion for children's artistic development

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Proactive approach

Creative problem-solving

Education

Art degree or teaching degree

Tools

Strong computer skills

Job description

art-K is a private art education service which teaches children (who love art!) weekly during the day, after school and on the weekend. art-K has developed a specialist art program that tutors art skills to create great pieces of art. We are the largest art education service in England, teaching over 7000 students nationally per week!

All educationalists agree that art has positive effects on mental health, self-confidence and developing an individual personality. art-K helps realise those benefits by engaging teachers dedicated to these ideals and providing art projects that are inspiring and fun.

Our Maidstonebranch has a wonderful group of students! 50% of Club Manager time is dedicated to teaching the students, 25% is spent on preparing for the classes, 25% to admin and promotion.

The successful applicant will be given full training in our teaching methods and techniques to run the club. The employee will be closely supported by the central support team as well as other art teachers, each based in their own art studio.

Job responsibilities

• Work with high teacher-pupil ratios, teaching children who love art.
• Work in a company whose core values are:

Sharing & educating
Growth mindset
Connection
Compassion

• Join a strong team of like-minded art teachers.
• Embark on a 2 year training programme, gaining experience across a broad range of subjects: teaching, art techniques, child development, systems and customer engagement.
• Have face-to-face training on all art projects by Kathryn, the Creative Director.
• Undergo training on administration and growth which is intrinsic to the club's development.
• Work on projects to contribute to the art-K programme by liaising with the whole team.
• Build relationships with students and parents, who continue learning at art-K for many years.
• Manage ad-hoc studio maintenance.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a giving person who is passionate about children's artistic development.
• Be an excellent communicator to encourage students on their projects and discuss progress with the customer.
• Have a positive attitude to create a welcoming and safe environment for students.
• Have a growth-oriented mindset, especially towards learning and development.
• Have a proactive and organised approach to managing tasks.
• Contribute with creative solutions.
• Be motivated whilst working independently, embracing the responsibility and autonomy.
• Excited to work with a family-owned brand within a conscientious team.

And ideally have:

• Art degree or teaching degree
• Art skills in a range of mediums
• Experience teaching children
• Strong computer skills
• Long term commitment to previous roles

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.

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.
• Company funded external training after 2 years of service.
• At the end of 5 years the opportunity to start an art-K Franchise without any upfront fees to art-K (valued at £10,000).
• 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.

Pension Scheme: Contributions are made to NEST pension.

Sick Pay: Following probation, enhanced sick pay policy; 3 weeks full pay in any 12 month period.

Schedule:

Monday 10:00 - 18:00 (optional)
Wednesday 12:00 - 20:00
Thursday 9:30 - 17:30
Friday 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday 8:30 - 16:30

Total:32 hours per week (without Monday) or 40 hours per week (including Monday)

Start date: 1st December 2025

Salary:£28,230 - £42,956

Fixed salary weighted based on experience, which will increase as the club grows. Salary is reviewed every term.

Location:34 Royal Star Arcade, Maidstone ME14 1JL

Term time: Mondays to Saturdays. During school holidays Club Managers work Mondays to Fridays (14 weeks per year).

To apply, submit your CV, cover letter and portfolio.