Art Teacher & Art Club Manager, art-K Winchester

art-K Limited; Winchester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An established art education service is seeking a passionate individual to join their team as a Club Manager. In this engaging role, you will dedicate your time to teaching children who love art while also managing administrative tasks and promoting the club. The position offers a unique opportunity to undergo a two-year training program, enhancing your skills in teaching, art techniques, and child development. With a strong emphasis on personal growth and a supportive environment, this role is perfect for someone eager to make a lasting impact on young artists while enjoying a rewarding career in a family-owned brand.

Benefits

24/7 mental health support

Health insurance through Vitality

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay

Company funded external training

Pension Scheme

Sick Pay policy

Opportunity to start an art-K Franchise

Scheme for additional annual leave

Qualifications

• Passion for children's artistic development and excellent communication skills.
• Art or teaching degree preferred with experience in teaching children.

Responsibilities

• Teach children art skills and manage club activities.
• Participate in a comprehensive training program and contribute to art projects.

Skills

Communication Skills

Artistic Skills

Organizational Skills

Proactive Approach

Creative Problem Solving

Education

Art Degree

Teaching Degree

Tools

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 5500 children 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 Winchester branch 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, and 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.
• Be 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.

Benefits

• H&S, child safeguarding and first aid training.
• Ofsted registered.
• 24/7 access to mental health support with BUPA.
• Benefits scheme through Heka.
• Health insurance through Vitality (following probation).
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay (following 1 year continuous service).
• Scheme to earn more days of leave linked to length of service, starting after 1 year.
• 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 for Death in Service insurance, one-time payment paid to a designated individual.

Pension Scheme: Contributions are made to SMART pension.

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

Salary: £33,135 - £40,003 per annum. Fixed salary weighted based on experience, which will increase as the club grows. Salary is reviewed every term.

Location: Unit 6c Scylla Industrial Estate, Winnall Valley Rd, Winchester SO23 0LD

Term Time: Tuesdays to Saturdays.

Tues: 13:30 - 21:30
Wed: 11:30 - 19:30
Thur: 09:45 - 17:45
Fri: 10:00 - 18:00
Sat: 08:00 - 16:00

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

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