Art jobs in United Kingdom

Do you want to help inspire the next generation of young artists? If so, we'd like to hear from you! 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 develops artistic skills, builds confidence, and supports mental well-being through inspiring projects taught by passionate educators.

Carshalton

Part-Time Art Teacher at the Carshalton branch. You will deliver classes and support studio operations, 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 – 29 hours per week on the following schedule: Monday 1.45 pm – 9.45 pm (8 hours), Wednesday 9.30 am – 5.30 pm (8 hours), Thursday 12 pm – 8 pm (8 hours), Sunday 8 am – 1 pm (5 hours)

• School Holidays (14 weeks/year): the same number of hours will be worked between Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5 pm, with exact daily schedule varying based on studio needs.

Salary: £24,022.44 per annum. Fixed salary, which will increase as the studio grows. Promotional opportunities are available every term.

Start of the Role: ASAP

• 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)
• 3x Salary Death in Service insurance, one-time payment paid to a designated individual
• Contributions made to NEST pension

Additional notes: This is a fixed salary role with potential increases as the studio grows; promotional opportunities are available every term.

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. Continually 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 the assistants, delegating tasks and aligning with studio goals.
• Track the studio's growth, retention, and customer service standards to uphold 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 in managing customer enquiries.
• Follow child safeguarding and health & safety policies at all times.

• 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 and engage effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Exhibits a positive, proactive attitude and works well both independently and as part of a team.

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. All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-appointment checks.

How To Apply

Submit your CV with a traditional art portfolio (PDF or online link) of your tonal drawings and paintings demonstrating perspective, form, and techniques. Rather than a cover letter, provide a separate file answering:

• Who did you enjoy working with?
• Who did you look up to in your last job and why?
• What are you passionate about?

The organisation is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to pre-appointment checks.

art-K was founded in 2000 to create a safe space where children can feel comfortable exploring their artistic skills. The programme emphasizes child development, engagement, visual skills, and artistic techniques, allowing teachers to personalise the programme to each child’s needs. Since 2016, art-K has expanded to 50+ clubs, teaches 8,000+ students per week, and employs over 100 permanent art teachers and many assistants. Our goal is to ensure every child or adult passionate about art has the opportunity to join an art-K club locally. We are building a community of individuals who share a passion for creating art.