Assistant Art Teacher, art-K Walton-on-Thames

art-K Limited; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's art education provider in Walton-on-Thames is seeking a passionate Assistant Art Teacher to support Art Teachers in delivering engaging sessions. This part-time role offers hands-on experience in a nurturing environment, ideal for those with a background in art and a commitment to working with children. Applicants will benefit from a supportive team and various additional perks.

Benefits

24/7 mental health support

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Company pension

Casual dress

Qualifications

• Past experience working with children and a demonstrated passion for art.
• Flexibility to assist in other branches if required.
• Commitment to fostering student development and enrichment.

Responsibilities

• Support Art Teachers during sessions and maintain the studio.
• Engage with parents about the student's progress.
• Prepare and lead art classes as needed.

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 Walton-on-Thames is an art club for children aged 6 to 18 based in Hersham. 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 very 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 Walton-on-Thames. 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 all committed and passionate about art education.
• Have 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 students’ needs and abilities, to help their 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 with parents.
• 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.

And ideally have

• 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
• Someone who lives within 30 minutes of the branch
• Flexibility to assist in other branches within a reasonable commuting distance in cases of staff absence

art-K's Feedback Culture for Successful Applicants

At art-K, we place great value on continuous growth and development through constructive feedback given within the team. Once you become part of the team, you’ll receive regular constructive feedback designed 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 as well. We ask all team members to embrace a growth mindset, welcoming feedback as an opportunity to learn and also offering feedback to others. By doing so, we ensure everyone is equipped to achieve their potential and uphold the high standards that make our studios such inspiring places to work and learn.

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, one-time payment paid to a designated individual
• After 1 year service, 2 hrs paid overtime per term for Additional Training Opportunities.

Schedule

18 hours 15 minutes per week, for the following days: Wednesday 12:45pm to 20:00pm (includes a 30 minutes unpaid break), Friday 13:30pm to 18:00pm, Saturday 08:30am to 16:00pm (includes a 30 minutes unpaid break).

Apply

Please apply with a cover letter and portfolio. Please visit our website at www.art-k.co.uk before applying.

Start of the role: 20th of October 2025

Job Type

Part-time

Salary

£13,210.08 per year

Additional Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Sick pay

Work Location

In person