Art Teacher, art-K Romford

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 Romford branch, the Art Teacher is responsible for delivering the classes and supporting running 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.

Benefits

Performance Earnings bonus and career progression opportunities within the role and company, awarded upon meeting performance standards and criteria.

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.

Sick Pay

Following probation, enhanced sick pay policy; 3 weeks full pay in any 12 month period.

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.

Instead of a cover letter, answer in a separate file or cover letter section

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, 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.