Workshop and Party Leader, art-K Farnham

art-K; Farnham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

art-K Farnham seeks a passionate Workshop Leader to run art workshops for children and adults. The role includes preparing materials, teaching techniques, and maintaining a safe environment, alongside ensuring the success of party sessions during the fixed term contract. Ideal for Art students with teaching experience, offering flexible hours and key benefits.

Benefits

Casual dress

24/7 access to mental health support with BUPA

Qualifications

• Minimum of a second-year student in an Art-related university course.
• Experience teaching preferred.
• Must live within 30 minutes of the branch.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist workshops focused on various artistic styles.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness in the studio environment.
• Engage parents for party planning coordination.

Skills

Art skills

Experience working with children

Positive attitude

Education

Diploma of Higher Education

Job description

art-K Farnham is an art club for children aged 6 to 18 and adultsbased in Farnham.Using a wide range of mediums and techniques, the club aims to teach children a diverse range of artistic styles as well as 3D projects.

We’re looking to find a passionate, motivated and friendly Workshop Leader to join art-K on a fixed term contract from10/07/2025 - 06/09/2025during the summer holidays to both lead and assist in workshops and lead parties.

Job responsibilities

• Work in a fun, club environment with high teacher-student ratios where children are enthusiastic about art.
• Run workshops and parties or, if the branch manager/part time teacher is in, assist running workshops and parties.

Details:

Workshop Leading/Assisting

As a Workshop Leader, you play a crucial role in ensuring the success of each workshop session as well as the pre-workshop set up & tidy up.

• Class preparations will include, but not limited to:
• Laying out materials
• Talking through aims with assistants
• Sharpening pencils
• Washing paint brushes
• Cutting out templates
• Prepping materials
• Ad hoc studio and admin tasks to support the studio
• Ad hoc other

Teaching the class will include, but is not limited to:

• Discussing techniques needed to complete a project with the students.
• Demoing the techniques when required.
• Keeping the students engaged on the project & providing alternatives when required.
• Ensuring the learning aims are achieved.
• Adhering to the safeguarding policy and maintaining the health and safety policies in the studio.
• Creating a safe, happy, nurturing environment for students to thrive in during their workshops with art-K.

Maintain the studio’s upkeep, which includes:

• Washing tables
• Hoovering/mopping the floor
• Cleaning the bathroom
• Maintaining hygiene for safe use of the space by students

Party Leading/Assisting

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

• Have face-to-face training on the summer workshop programme.

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 and the company’s procedures regarding birthdays

Clean-up:

• Maintain high cleanliness standards by tidying up the studio after each class, leaving a welcoming space for the next session.

Requirements

• Minimum of a second-year student in an Art-related university course.
• Art skills in a range of mediums
• Experience teaching/ working with children
• Positive and proactive attitude
• Someone who lives within 30 minutes of the branch

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• 24/7 access to mental health support with BUPA.

Schedule:40 hours per week,8.5 hours a day including 30' unpaid break

Salary:£13.92 per hour

If you are scheduled to lead a party, you will receive the Party Leader rate for that 3.75 hr session.Party Leader rate:£20 per hour

If you are scheduled toassista party, you will receive the Party Assistant rate: £17.40

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

Ability to commute/relocate:

• art-KFarnham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Diploma of Higher Education (required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Unit 7, Carlton Yard, Victoria Rd, Farnham GU9 7RD