Assistant Art Teacher, art-K High Barnet

art-K; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative children's art club in Greater London is seeking a passionate Assistant Art Teacher. You will support Art Teachers in providing engaging art education to children aged 6-18, maintaining a creative and nurturing environment. The role offers 12.5 hours per week with a total annual pay of £9,048. Ideal candidates have an art degree, experience with children, and a proactive attitude.

Benefits

24/7 access to mental health support

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay

Annual leave linked to length of service

Death in Service insurance benefit

Paid overtime for additional training opportunities

Qualifications

• Long-term commitment to previous roles.
• Lives within 30 minutes of the branch.
• Flexibility to assist in other branches if needed.

Responsibilities

• Support Art Teachers in running sessions.
• Maintain the studio's upkeep.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment for students.

Skills

Art skills in a range of mediums

Experience teaching/working with children

Positive and proactive attitude

Education

Art degree or equivalent skills

Job description

Overview

art-K High Barnet is an art club for children aged 6 to 18 based in Chipping Barnet. Using a wide range of mediums and learning techniques, the club aims to teach children a diverse range of artistic styles as well as 3D projects. With over 50 branches across the country and 7000+ students, art-K has a tried-and-tested programme that’s proven to work in teaching children core artistic skills and techniques. art-K cares deeply about sharing their love of art with our students, and our goal is ensuring each child has access to an art-K club in their local area.

We’re looking to find a passionate, motivated and friendly Assistant Art Teacher to join our team at art-K High Barnet. You will be supporting our Art Teachers with the running of the session and the upkeep of the studio, ensuring our students get the best experience when attending our classes.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fun, club environment with high teacher-student ratios where children are enthusiastic about art.
• Join a strong team of like-minded artists and teachers who are committed and passionate about art education.
• Receive face-to-face training on all art projects by Kathryn, the Creative Director.
• Gain experience and knowledge in delivering skill-based art programmes, teaching and child development. Learn how to individualise a programme to a student’s needs and abilities to aid long-term development.
• Support class preparations, for example:
  • Laying out materials
  • Talking through aims with your manager
  • Sharpening pencils
  • Washing paintbrushes
  • Cutting out templates and other requests made by your manager
  • Ad hoc other
• Maintain the studio’s upkeep, which includes:
  • Window displays
  • Prepping paint
  • Cleaning the space
  • Making posters

The ideal candidate will

• Create a safe, happy, nurturing environment for students to thrive in.
• Actively engage with parents to discuss the progress of the students.
• Support the students’ ongoing learning environment by:
  • Running workshops in school holidays
  • Ad-hoc cover when the branch manager is ill or on holiday — preparing and leading classes
  • Ad-hoc cover of nearby studios when required — preparing and leading classes

Qualifications and attributes

• Art degree or equivalent skills
• Art skills in a range of mediums
• Experience teaching/working with children
• Long term commitment to previous roles
• Positive and proactive attitude
• Lives within 30 minutes of the branch
• Flexibility to assist in other branches within a reasonable commuting distance in cases of staff absence

Feedback and development

art-K's Feedback Culture for Successful Applicants: We value continuous growth and development through constructive feedback within the team. As part of the team, you’ll receive regular feedback to help you build confidence, strengthen your skills, and thrive in your role. You will also have the opportunity to share your feedback and help the team develop. We encourage a growth mindset and welcoming feedback to learn and improve while upholding high standards across our studios.

Benefits

• 24/7 access to mental health support with BUPA.
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay (following 1 year continuous service).
• Scheme to earn more days of annual leave, linked to length of service (starting after 1 year).
• 3x Salary Death in Service insurance, with a one-time payment paid to a designated individual.
• After 1 year service, 2 hours paid overtime per term for additional training opportunities.

Schedule and compensation

Schedule: 12 hours 30 minutes per week, on the following days:

• Tuesday: 15:30–18:00
• Friday: 15:00–18:00
• Saturday: 08:30–16:00 (includes a 30-minute unpaid break)

Application details

Please apply with a cover letter and portfolio. Visit www.art-k.co.uk before applying.

Role start and type

Start of the role: 20 October 2025

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £9,048.00 per year