Art Tutor

Edsential Community Interest Company; Conwy; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Edsential Community Interest Company in partnership with Cheshire West and Wirral Councils is seeking artists to design, prepare and deliver high-quality creative art sessions for schools, residential centres and community groups. This includes GCSE Art weekend delivery, with accommodation and meals provided on weekends.

You will deliver engaging, inclusive sessions, adapt to age and ability, ensure safety and comply with Edsential policies while collaborating with staff, teachers and visiting

Qualifications

• Strong practical knowledge of art and workshop delivery.
• Understanding of current GCSE Art requirements.
• Experience delivering creative activities to diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver art sessions in schools and residential centres.
• Deliver GCSE Art weekend provision across the full weekend.
• Provide arts assistant support within residential centres.
• Prepare workshop briefs, materials lists and keep deadlines.
• Deliver services with care, skill and safety, adapting to learners.

Skills

Art session delivery

Curriculum knowledge

Creative planning

Child/youth engagement

Risk awareness

Communication

Job description

Edsential is a Community Interest Company in partnership with both Cheshire West and Wirral Councils.

Location: Schools, Residential Centres and agreed venues, as required by the contracted services

Rate of pay: From £70 per 3.7 hour session

Contract Type: Seasonal/ Temporary

GCSE Art Weekend Fees and Rates

• GCSE Art weekend delivery: Proposed rate of £520 per weekend delivered. This rate is loosely based on 16 hours of delivery per weekend, from Friday evening through to Sunday lunchtime.
• Initial preparation and compliance: A one-off payment of £70 will be made for initial workshop preparation and contract compliance requirements for GCSE Art weekends.
• Curriculum responsibility – Art weekend: Proposed rate of £104 per session. This rate is loosely based on 3.7 hours per session.
• Creative Activity – Art weekend: Proposed rate of £70 per session. This rate is loosely based on 3.7 hours per session.

Purpose of Role: To design, prepare and deliver high-quality creative art sessions, workshops and related learning activities for schools, residential centre groups, teachers, adults, families and community participants, in line with the services agreed with Edsential.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver art sessions in schools and residential centres, including GCSE and A Level exam support courses.
• Deliver GCSE Art weekend provision across the full weekend, from Friday evening through to Sunday lunchtime. (accomodation and meals provided).
• Provide arts assistant support within residential centers, as required by the agreed programme.
• Prepare workshop briefs, sample activities and materials lists within agreed deadlines and budget parameters.
• Deliver services with due care, skill and expertise, adapting activities appropriately for the group, setting and learning objectives.
• Work cooperatively with Edsential staff, centre teams, schools and visiting group leaders to support safe and effective delivery.
• Comply with Edsential policies, procedures, training requirements, safeguarding arrangements, equality expectations and health and safety procedures.
• Participate in annual observations and quality assurance activity as reasonably required by Edsential.
• Maintain accurate personal contact details and notify Edsential as soon as reasonably practicable if unable to deliver agreed services due to illness, injury or other reason.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Strong practical knowledge of art, creative practice and workshop delivery.
• Knowledge and understanding of the latest curriculum requirements relevant to the sessions being delivered.
• Experience of delivering creative learning activities to young people, adults and/or education professionals.
• Ability to plan structured, engaging and inclusive sessions suitable for the age, ability and needs of participants.
• Understanding of safe working practices, risk awareness and appropriate use of materials and equipment in learning environments.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with Edsential staff, school staff, participants and other stakeholders.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and to treating all participants with dignity and respect.