art-K is the UK’s largest private art education service, delivering fun, skill‑based classes to over 8,000 children each week. Our programme helps develop artistic skills, build confidence, and support mental well‑being through inspiring projects taught by passionate educators.
At our Croxley Green branch, the Art Teacher is responsible for delivering the classes and supporting the running of the studio, with time split across teaching and class preparation (75%) and administration and promotion (25%). Full training is provided in our teaching methods, with ongoing support from our central team and a national network of art teachers.
Working Hours & Schedule
This is a part‑time role with a fixed schedule during term time and adjusted hours during school holidays.
Term Time: 28 hours per week on the following schedule:
- Sunday 08:30 – 13:30
- Monday 13:15 – 21:15
- Tuesday 11:00 – 18:00
- Wednesday 12:30 – 20:30
School Holidays (14 weeks per year): The same number of hours will be worked between Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00, with the exact daily schedule varying based on the needs of the studio.
Salary
£21,548.80 per annum. Fixed salary, which will increase as the studio grows. Promotional opportunities are available every term.
Start Date
August 2026.
Job Responsibilities
Teaching & Child Development
- Teach children who love art in a fun environment with high teacher‑student ratios.
- Deliver engaging, skill‑based art programmes tailored to individual student needs during term time, and deliver a fun, interactive holiday art programme.
- Continuously evaluate and monitor student progress, preparing personalised learning plans.
- Create a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for students to flourish.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with students and parents, providing regular progress updates.
Training & Professional Development
- Participate in a two‑year training programme covering teaching methods, art techniques, child development and business administration. Additional training opportunities are available bespoke to your requirements. Continuously develop artistic and teaching skills to enhance class delivery.
Studio Management
- Support management of studio operations, including ordering and managing art materials.
- Manage, motivate, and mentor assistants, delegating tasks and aligning with studio goals.
- Track the studio’s growth, retention, and customer service standards to uphold the standards of the art‑K brand.
- Foster connections with the local community and coordinate events with your studio team to promote the studio.
- Utilise the booking system to comply with GDPR to manage customer enquiries.
- Follow child safeguarding and H&S policies at all times.
The Ideal Candidate
- Holds an art degree or equivalent experience across a range of artistic mediums.
- Has experience teaching or working with children in an educational or creative setting.
- Possesses strong communication skills, including the ability to empathise with others, to engage effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Exhibits a positive, proactive attitude and works well both independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
- 24/7 access to mental health support with BUPA.
- Blue Light Card Benefit.
- Health insurance through Vitality (following probation).
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay (following 1 year continuous service).
- Support through HEKA.
- Scheme to earn more days of annual leave, linked to length of service (starting after 1 year).
- 3× salary death in service insurance, one‑time payment paid to a designated individual.
- Contributions made to NEST pension.
Sick Pay
Following probation, enhanced sick pay policy; 3 weeks full pay in any 12‑month period.
Feedback Culture
At art‑K, we place great value on continuous growth and development through constructive feedback given within the team. Once you become part of the team, you’ll receive regular constructive feedback to help you build confidence, strengthen your skills, and thrive in your role. You will also have the opportunity to share your feedback and help the team develop as well.
Location
160‑162 Watford Rd, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth WD3 3BZ.
EEO Statement
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.
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