Art Teacher | Training Opportunities
art-K Closing date: Sun, 11 Oct 2026
- Part time
- £10k-£15k
- Apply now
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
Working Hours
The 20-hour week is structured to give you dedicated time for teaching, lesson preparation, administration, studio management and promotion.
Term Time ( 20 hours per week)
Tuesday 11:00-19:00
Thursday 12:30-20:00
Sunday 8:30- 13:00
School Holidays (14 weeks/year): Optional overtime may be available during school holidays, subject to the needs of the studio and your availability on Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.
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.
Job Requirements
You'll Thrive in This Role If...
You're passionate about teaching; seeing those lightbulb moments when a student learns something new.
Collaborating closely with the Branch Manager to dissect new challenges.
You communicate confidently and enjoy building positive relationships with children and families.
You bring creativity, initiative and enthusiasm while valuing structure, consistency and opportunities to grow within art-K.
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.
Job Responsibilities
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.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Art Teacher | Training Opportunities
- Salary: £10k-£15k
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Visual arts
- Role: Teaching
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Sun, 11 Oct 2026
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Location:
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Job: Art Teacher | Training Opportunities
Job: Art Teacher | Training Opportunities
Organisation: art-K
Postcode: ME14 1JL
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.
Please submit your application by 11:59pm on the expiry date.
- Contact name: art-K Recruitment Team
About art-K
art-K teaches art to children aged 6-18 and adults across England. We teach a personalised, age-appropriate programme to over 5000 students per week in permanent studio spaces.
Our teachers are kind and caring teachers who have a passion for developing their students on a long-term basis (students stay on average 4 years).