Art Teacher & Art Club Manager, art-K Saltaire

art-K Limited; Baildon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent art education provider in Baildon is seeking a Club Manager to lead art classes for children. This role involves teaching, preparing lessons, and administrative duties, all supported by comprehensive training. The ideal candidate should possess a passion for art education and strong communication skills. The compensation ranges from £25,450 to £29,960 annually, with numerous benefits and a positive working environment.

Benefits

24/7 mental health support

Company funded external training

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay

Bonus annual leave

Health insurance through Vitality

Qualifications

• Be a giving person who is passionate about children's artistic development.
• Excited to work with a family-owned brand within a conscientious team.

Responsibilities

• Teach children who love art.
• Join a strong team of like-minded art teachers.
• Embark on a 2-year training programme.

Skills

Passion for children's artistic development

Excellent communication

Positive attitude

Organizational skills

Creative solutions

Motivation to work independently

Education

Art degree or teaching degree

Tools

Strong computer skills

Job description

Overview

art-K is a private art education service which teaches children weekly during the day, after school and on the weekend. We have 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. Educationalists agree that art has positive effects on mental health, self-confidence and developing an individual personality. art-K realises those benefits by engaging teachers dedicated to these ideals and providing art projects that are inspiring and fun.

Half of a Club Manager’s time is dedicated to teaching the students, 25% to preparing for classes, and 25% to admin and promotion. The successful applicant will receive full training in our teaching methods and will be closely supported by the central support team and other art teachers in their own studio.

Responsibilities

• Work with high teacher-pupil ratios, teaching children who love art.
• Join a strong team of like-minded art teachers.
• Embark on a 2 year training programme, gaining experience across teaching, art techniques, child development, systems and customer engagement.
• Receive face-to-face training on all art projects from Kathryn, the Creative Director.
• Undergo training on administration and growth 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

• Be a giving person who is passionate about children’s artistic development.
• Be an excellent communicator to encourage students and discuss progress with customers.
• Have a positive attitude to create a welcoming and safe environment for students.
• Have a growth‑oriented mindset towards learning and development.
• Be proactive and organised in task management.
• Contribute with creative solutions.
• Be motivated to work independently with responsibility and autonomy.
• Excited to work with a family-owned brand within a conscientious team.

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

• We value continuous growth and development through constructive feedback within the team.
• New team members receive regular feedback to build confidence and skills, and are encouraged to share feedback to help the team develop.
• We embrace a growth mindset and foster high standards across studios.

Benefits

• 24/7 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
• Opportunity to start an art-K Franchise after 5 years (no upfront fees; valued at £10,000)
• Bonus annual leave linked to length of service (starting after 1 year)
• 3x Salary Death in Service insurance

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.

Salary: £25,450 – £29,960.48 per annum. Fixed salary weighted by experience, increasing as the club grows. Salary reviewed each term.

Schedule

• Tuesday 13:30 – 21:30
• Wednesday 12:00 – 20:00
• Thursday 10:00 – 18:00
• Friday 10:00 – 18:00
• Saturday 08:00 – 16:00

Start Date: 5 January 2026

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

Location: 40 Bingley Rd, Shipley BD18 4RU

To apply, submit your CV and portfolio.