Part Time Art Teacher, art-K Croxley Green

art-K Limited; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading art education service seeks a passionate art teacher to inspire children at a Croxley Green location. The role includes teaching, training, and a commitment to developing artistic skills. Candidates should have an art or teaching degree, strong communication abilities, and a creative approach to education.

Benefits

24/7 access to mental health support

Health insurance through Vitality

Enhanced sick pay policy after probation

Company funded external training

Pension Scheme contributions

Qualifications

• Experience teaching with children is preferred.
• A giving person passionate about children's artistic development.
• Growth-orientated mindset and proactive organization are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Teach art to children, managing ad-hoc studio maintenance.
• Engage with students and parents to support ongoing learning.
• Attend training on art projects and child development.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Child development

Art skills

Organizational skills

Education

Art degree or 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 5000 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 Croxley Green has a wonderful group of students! 75% of the teacher's time is dedicated to teaching the students and preparing for the classes, 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.
• Be growth-orientated mindset, especially towards learning and development
• Be proactive and organised approach to managing tasks.
• Contribute with creative solutions.
• Be motivated whilst working independently, embracing the responsibility and autonomy.
• 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 with 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.
• Health insurance through Vitality (following probation, if working 15+ hrs per week).
• Maternity & Paternity pay, with shared parental leave options offered.
• Benefits scheme through Heka.
• 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.
• 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.

Term time: 21 hours Sundays to Wednesdays. During school holidays leaders work Mondays to Fridays (14 weeks per year).

Schedule:

Sunday 8 am - 1 pm

Monday 1:15 pm - 9:15 pm

Wednesday 12 pm - 8 pm

Salary: £15,844.92 per annum.

Fixed salary weighted based on experience, which will increase as the club grows. Salary is reviewed every term.

Start date: 11th August

Location: 160-162 Watford Rd, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth WD3 3BZ

To apply, submit your CV and portfolio.