Artist Tutor - Art Explorers

Midlands Arts Centre; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Midlands Arts Centre is seeking an enthusiastic Art Tutor to develop and deliver two Under 18 courses as part of our Learning & Participation programme. The role focuses on creating engaging, project-based sessions for 6–10 and 11–15-year-olds, with clear progression, varied media, and a safe, inclusive classroom.

The successful candidate will join a large team of Artist Tutors and contribute to a vibrant arts education offer across a term schedule.

Qualifications

• Previous experience delivering practical Art courses and workshops.
• Educated or experienced to a suitable level in Art.
• Excellent communication with a range of people using varied methods.
• A valid DBS or the ability to pass a DBS check.
• A passion and commitment to the Arts.
• Commitment to attending meetings, training and reflecting on practice.
• Understanding of MAC’s Equal Opportunities and Diversity policy.
• Available to start 09 January 2027.
• Experience of working with children and/or adults with additional needs.
• Knowledge of other creative art forms to expand MAC's learning offer.
• Previous tuition experience in the subject you are proposing.

Responsibilities

• Devising clear lesson plans and course structure to enable progression of learning and adaptability to each participant.
• Ensuring the course is delivered as described, teaching a range of beginner art techniques.
• Preparation ahead of the course for equipment and technical requests liaising with the Learning Team.
• Continuous reflection and evaluation on the course and quality of delivery.
• Work within MAC’s policies with safeguarding and Health & Safety emphasis.
• Promote the implementation of MAC’s Equal Opportunities and Diversity policy.

Skills

Art tutoring

Communication skills

Flexible learner engagement

Education

Suitable level in Art

Job description

To develop and deliver the tuition of 2 x 12-week Art Explorers course for children and young people, as part of MAC’s Learning & Participation programme, starting in Spring 2027.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about the arts and informal learning experiences and enjoys teaching Art courses and workshops.

You are required to be reliable, personable, and flexible, to cater for each student’s personal goals and aims.

Midlands Arts Centre’s Learning and Participation programme is extensive with around 160 term courses and a wide selection of short courses for children, young people, and adults. Our courses cover many subjects, from visual arts and crafts to digital arts, performance, music, and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will be part of a large team of Artist Tutors who help us deliver a vibrant and dynamic programme of informal learning.

Principle Purpose of Post

We are looking for a passionate art tutor to develop and deliver the following two popular Under 18 art courses on the term program

Art Explorers Junior CH07

• Saturday mornings 10:00-12:00
• 6-10 years old
• All Levels
• Maximum 12 participants
• On this course, children will have the opportunity to experiment with a variety of different artistic materials, learn new creative techniques and develop their existing skills.
• Saturday afternoons 12:30-3:00
• 11-15 years old
• All Levels
• Maximum 12 participants
• On this course, young people will have the opportunity to experiment with a variety of different artistic materials, learn new creative techniques and develop their existing skills. Perfect for progression from our junior course, or for complete beginners.

You will be responsible for:

• Devising clear lesson plans and course structure to enable progression of learning, and the ability to adapt to each participant needs.
• Ensuring the course is delivered as per the course description. Teaching a range of exciting and creative beginner art techniques.
• Preparation ahead of the course for equipment and technical requests liaising with the Learning Team.
• Continuous reflection and evaluation on the course, and quality of delivery.
• Work within MAC’s policies with specific attention to Safeguarding and Health & Safety.

All staff are expected to further, promote, and ensure the implementation of, the equal opportunities policies of MAC.

Our ambition is that the leadership and workforce is more reflective of the diversity of contemporary England. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from people of all cultures and ethnicities, including those thatmay experience racism in our society, those with LGBTQ+ identities, neurodivergent and/or d/Deaf and disabled and those that have experienced socio and economic barriers.

Note

• First date - Saturday 9 th January 2027
• The Spring Term 2027 starts w/c Monday 4 th January 2027.
• The Summer Term starts w/c Monday 12 th April 2027

This job description outlines the principal responsibilities and duties of the post holder. It is not meant to be, nor is it, an exhaustive list of specific responsibilities and duties. The post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties which could reasonably be expected as being within the remit of the post and which arise out of changes in legislation, regulations, orders, rules and working practices, methods and procedures and reviews, as directed from time to time.

These positions will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure with DBS.

A successful candidate will be invited to an induction session before their first course date.

This course will occur on Saturdays throughout the academic year at the time listed.

Person Specification

A person specification describes the areas of knowledge, skills and experience a person should possess to take up the post.

• Previous experience in delivering practical Art courses and workshops.
• Educated/experienced to a suitable level in Art.
• Proven ability to communicate well with a range of people using varied communication methods.
• A valid DBS or the ability to pass a DBS check.
• A passion and commitment to the Arts.
• A commitment to further your skills and knowledge in participatory arts, including attending meetings, participating in training, and reflecting on your practice.
• An understanding of and commitment to MAC’s key objectives.
• An understanding of the practical application of MAC’s Equal Opportunities and Diversity policy.
• Available to start 09 January 2027
• Experience of working with children and adults with additional needs and/or vulnerable adults.
• Knowledge of other creative art forms which may help us expand our creative learning offer at MAC.
• Previous experience in delivering tuition in the subject you are proposing.