Party Leader (Self-Employed), London Studios

art-K Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Job summary

art-K is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join as Self-Employed Party Leaders for weekend birthday parties. You will lead 2-hour sessions, manage pre-party coordination, setup, and cleanup, while guiding children in art projects and encouraging creativity.

Requirements include being a minimum 2nd-year Art student, proficiency in multiple art mediums, and experience with children aged 5–6 and up. DBS check and shadowing sessions are part of training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2nd-year student in an art-related degree.
• Proficient in watercolour, acrylics and air-dried clay.
• Experience working with children aged 5–6 and upwards.
• Positive, proactive and customer-service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with parents to plan each party.
• Set up studio and prepare projects per requests.
• Lead engaging art workshops for various skill levels.
• Maintain cleanliness after each session.
• Support children to complete projects and encourage creativity.
• Occasionally include a shake-break or mini dance party.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Teaching

Creativity

Child engagement

Education

Art-related university (2nd year)

Art A level

Foundation (desirable)

Job description

art-K, a leading private art education service, is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join as Self-Employed Party Leaders for its arty birthday parties during weekends. With a vibrant network of 8000 weekly students, art-K is expanding its offerings to provide unique and creative birthday experiences. In the last few months art-K has delivered over 100 parties and expects this to continue growing in 2025.

As a Self-Employed Party Leader, you play a crucial role in ensuring the success of each 2-hour birthday party session as well as the pre-party communication, set up & tidy up. Your responsibilities include:

• Communication and Coordination: Engage with parents to coordinate and plan each party, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for all participants.
• Studio Setup and Ambience: Create an ambient studio environment for the party, setting the music up & preparing the projects in alignment with the birthday person’s requests.
• Art Workshop Leadership: Lead engaging and inspiring art workshops for party-goers, catering to various skill levels. Foster a positive and encouraging environment, sparking creativity and experimentation among attendees.
• Clean-up: Maintain high cleanliness standards by tidying up the studio after each class, leaving a welcoming space for the next session.

Teaching and Encouragement: Support children to complete their art projects, offering guidance, and encouraging them to explore their creativity whilst having fun. Midway through the workshop it may require a shake break or mini dance party to release extra energy!

Requirements

• Minimum of a second-year student in an Art-related university course.
• Strong proficiency in various art mediums, including watercolour, acrylics, and air-dried clay.
• Proven experience working with children from Year 1 (aged 5-6) and upwards.
• Positive, proactive, and customer-service-oriented attitude.

Qualifications

Art A level and Foundation (desired).

DBS check (cost covered by the self-employed person, facilitated by art-K).

Training

• 2 sessions shadowing/assisting parties prior to you leading a party.

Rate

£22 per hour (1 hour prototype preparation, 1 hour studio setup, 2 hours party, 45’ clean up)

Locations

We have studio locations in London, Leeds, Brighton, Bristol and the South East. To find your nearest studio, please check our website for a full list: https://www.art-k.co.uk/studio-classes/

Benefits

Casual dress

Experience

Teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location

In person

The Organisation is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers, and those contracted to work on our behalf to share this commitment. This commitment is underpinned by a rigorous and robust safer recruitment process. All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-appointment checks.