Part Time Art Teacher, art-K Shepherd's Bush

art-K; London; On-site; GBP 23,000; Part time

Job summary

art-K, a leading art education service in London, seeks a part-time art teacher to inspire children in their artistic journey. The role includes teaching, training, and contributing to a positive learning environment. With a focus on growth and creativity, this position offers comprehensive training and numerous benefits, including health insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Health insurance through Vitality

24/7 access to mental health support

Pension Scheme

Enhanced sick pay policy

Company funded external training

Qualifications

• Passionate about children's artistic development.
• Excellent communicator to encourage students.
• Growth-oriented mindset towards learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach children in a supportive environment.
• Participate in a 2-year training program.
• Build relationships with students and parents.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Child Development

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 Shepherd's Bush branch 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.

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

Term time:27 hours. During school holidays teachers work Mondays to Fridays (14 weeks per year).

Schedule:

Monday 12 pm -8 pm
Wednesday 2 pm -6 pm
Thursday 12 pm -7 pm
Sunday 9 am -5 pm

Job Type:Part-time

Start of the role:August 2025

Salary:£22056.84per annum.

Location:114 Askew Rd, London W12 9BL

To apply, submit your CV, cover letter and portfolio.