Art Teacher & Art Club Manager, art-K Tring

art-K; New Mill; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

art-K, a leading private art education service, seeks a Club Manager to lead art classes for children. This role involves teaching, class preparation, and administration, with full training provided. The ideal candidate will be passionate about art and children's development, with opportunities for career growth and additional benefits.

Benefits

Health and safety training

24/7 mental health support

Health insurance via Vitality

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Company-funded external training

Opportunity to start an art-K franchise

Death in Service insurance

Qualifications

• Passionate about children's artistic development.
• Positive attitude to create a welcoming environment.
• Proactive and organized in task management.

Responsibilities

• Teach students and prepare classes.
• Manage administrative tasks and promote the club.
• Build relationships with students and parents.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Problem Solving

Organization

Education

Art or teaching degree

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

art-K is a private art education service that teaches children who love art! weekly during the day, after school, and on weekends. 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 5500 children weekly!

Our Approach

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

Role Overview

50% of the Club Manager's time is dedicated to teaching students, 25% to class preparation, and 25% to admin and promotion.

The successful applicant will receive full training in our teaching methods and will be supported by the central support team and other art teachers based in their own studios.

Job Responsibilities

1. Work with high teacher-pupil ratios, teaching children who love art.
2. Work in a company whose core values include sharing & educating, growth mindset, connection, and compassion.
3. Join a strong team of like-minded art teachers.
4. Embark on a 2-year training program covering teaching, art techniques, child development, systems, and customer engagement.
5. Receive face-to-face training on all art projects from Kathryn, the Creative Director.
6. Undergo training on administration and growth to support the club's development.
7. Contribute to the art-K program by collaborating with the team on projects.
8. Build relationships with students and parents, supporting long-term engagement.
9. Manage ad-hoc studio maintenance.

The Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about children's artistic development.
• Excellent communicator to encourage students and discuss progress with parents.
• Positive attitude to create a welcoming and safe environment.
• Growth-oriented mindset, especially towards learning and development.
• Proactive and organized in task management.
• Creative problem solver.
• Motivated, independent, responsible, and autonomous.
• Enthusiastic about working within a family-owned brand and a conscientious team.

Additional Qualifications (Desirable)

• Art or teaching degree.
• Skills in various art mediums.
• Experience teaching children.
• Strong computer skills.
• Long-term commitment to previous roles.

Benefits

• H&S, child safeguarding, and first aid training.
• Ofsted registered.
• 24/7 mental health support with BUPA.
• Benefits scheme through Heka.
• Health insurance via Vitality (post-probation).
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay (after 1 year of service).
• Leave days linked to service length, starting after 1 year.
• Company-funded external training after 2 years.
• Opportunity to start an art-K franchise after 5 years without upfront fees.
• Additional leave days linked to service length.
• 3x salary for Death in Service insurance, paid to a nominated individual.

Pension Scheme

Contributions are made to SMART pension.

Sick Pay

Post-probation, includes 3 weeks full pay in any 12 months.

Salary

£33,464 - £37,974 per annum, fixed and reviewed each term based on experience and club growth.

Location

Silk Mill Business Park, 5 Brook St, Tring HP23 5EF

Working Hours

Term time: Tuesdays to Saturdays. Tuesday 13:30-21:30, Wednesday 10:00-18:00, Thursday 12:00-20:00, Friday 10:00-18:00, Saturday 8:00-16:00. During school holidays, work Monday to Friday (14 weeks/year).

Start Date

As soon as possible.

Application

Submit your CV, cover letter, and portfolio to apply.