Visual and Tactile Arts Tutor - Lanarkshire

Sense Scotland; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sense Scotland is seeking an Arts Tutor for the TouchBase Lanarkshire Arts Team. The role focuses on developing engaging visual, tactile and music activities for people with sensory and complex disabilities.

The successful candidate will bring a passion for inclusive arts, strong communication skills and the ability to work independently while collaborating with families, staff and external partners to broaden arts opportunities across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in designing and delivering arts sessions for individuals and groups.
• Ability to adapt to changing needs of the people we support.
• Strong communication and inclusive teaching methods.
• Willingness to drive for work purposes and hold UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging visual arts, tactile arts and music opportunities for people with sensory and complex disabilities.
• Collaborate with families, staff, volunteers and external agencies to expand meaningful arts opportunities.
• Provide written and photographic evidence of progress, and ensure health and safety standards.
• Share skills and expertise to strengthen arts provision across the organisation.

Skills

Creativity

Communication skills

Independence

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in arts or related discipline

Job description

Are you our next Arts Tutor?

At Sense Scotland, we take immense pride in our work and are currently seeking new talent to join our Arts Team in TouchBase Lanarkshire Our vision is to help those we support lead fulfilling and happy lives, enabling them to achieve their own ambitions. We prioritise strong values, fostering warm relationships, and creating positive experiences. We value input from all staff members, ensuring meaningful outcomes through the commitment to our core values.

Please note and consider before applying:

• We do NOT currently offer visa sponsorship for our vacancies and would therefore ask that you do not apply if you require sponsorship.

About the role

We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic and experienced Arts Tutor to develop and deliver engaging visual arts, tactile arts and music opportunities for people with sensory and complex disabilities.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about inclusive arts practice and believes in the power of creativity to enhance communication, self-expression, confidence and wellbeing. You will bring a wide range of artistic skills and experience, with the confidence to facilitate sessions for both individuals and groups. A flexible, person-centred approach and the ability to make arts accessible to everyone are essential.

Working closely with colleagues, families and the wider creative community, you will help expand meaningful arts opportunities while sharing your skills and expertise to strengthen arts provision across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Individuals We Support: Offer arts as a medium for enhancing communication, self-expression, confidence, and well-being. Adapt activities to maximise engagement and participation.
• Development: Design and deliver a wide range of arts activities, participate in regular supervision and training, and continuously develop your skills and practice.
• Administrative: Provide written and photographic evidence of progress, assist with feedback, maintain registers, and ensure health and safety standards are met.
• General: Collaborate with families, staff, volunteers, and external agencies, always working in line with our organisational values.

Essential criteria

• Proven track record in designing and delivering arts sessions for both individuals and groups.
• Ability to adapt to the changing needs of the people we support.
• Willingness and ability to use a variety of communication methods tailored to individual preferences.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• A positive team player who can support and collaborate with colleagues.

Desirable criteria

• A degree in an arts-related discipline.
• Awareness of how disabilities can impact a person’s life.
• Experience in a related setting or with disabled individuals.
• Familiarity with inclusive arts mediums.
• Hold a UK driving licence and be in a position to drive for work purposes

Working for us

We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment. View our Work With Us Information Pack.

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