art-K

Art Teacher | Training Opportunities

SM5 3JG

Key information

Pay
from £9,174.36 a year
Hours
Part-time
Contract
Permanent
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
5 Oct 2026
Closing date
4 Nov 2026

About this role

What You'll Do

Teaching & Student Development

Deliver engaging, skill-based art lessons for children in a welcoming and inspiring environment.

Support students' artistic development, monitor their progress and build confidence and creativity.

Deliver engaging holiday workshops during school holidays.

Studio Support & Community

Maintain an impeccably organised, safe studio space.

Drive parent relationships through proactive communication, regular progress updates, and swift inquiry resolution.

Lead local community outreach and promotional events to raise studio awareness, drive enrolments, and build neighborhood partnerships.

What support you’d have

Our central team includes 15 individuals who provide support with bookings, customer service, HR and finance to every studio. This enables each person to focus on their specialism: teaching, customer interactions, studio operations and leadership.

Why Join art-K?

Join art-K, a growing private art education service where over 8,500 students attend skill-based art classes every week.

As an Art Teacher, you'll get to know your students and see the impact of your teaching first-hand, helping them develop new skills, confidence and creativity.

With structured training, ongoing professional development and clear progression opportunities, you'll have the support to grow as a teacher and build a long-term career with art-K.

Benefits

Post-probation 1 week of term time leave approved per calendar year.

Vitality private health insurance (post-probation), 24/7 BUPA mental health support and wellness care via HEKA.

Enhanced sick pay, maternity/paternity pay and annual leave loyalty scheme.

3x salary Death in Service insurance.

NEST pension contributions and Blue Light Card discounts.

Company-funded external training after 2 years.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV together with a portfolio (PDF or online link) showcasing your traditional fine art skills. We're particularly interested in observational drawing, tonal work, painting, perspective and form.

No cover letter needed. Instead, answer three short questions

Who did you enjoy working with?

Who did you look up to in your last job and why?

What are you passionate about?

art-K is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks.