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 Streatham branch, the Branch Manager & Art Teacher is responsible for running the studio, with time split across teaching (50%), class preparation (25%) and administration & 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
Term Time
* Tuesday 13:00 – 21:00
* Wednesday 10:00 – 18:00
* Thursday 13:00 – 21:00
* Friday 10:00 – 18:00
* Saturday 8:00 – 16:00
School Holidays
* Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00 (14 weeks/year)
Salary: £31,713.00 – £38,296.00 per annum. Fixed salary weighted based on experience, which will increase as the studio grows. Promotional opportunities are available every term.
Job Responsibilities
* 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 bespoke training opportunities are available.
* Continuously develop artistic and teaching skills to enhance class delivery.
Studio Management
* Manage studio operations, including ordering and managing art materials.
* Motivate, mentor and delegate tasks to the studio team, 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 to promote the studio.
* Utilise the booking system to manage customer enquiries in compliance with GDPR.
* Follow child safeguarding and health & safety 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, with the ability to empathise, 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.
* Company funded external training after 2 years of service.
* At the end of 5 years the opportunity to start an art‑K franchise without any upfront fees to art‑K (valued at £10,000).
* Scheme to earn more days of annual leave, linked to length of service (starting after 1 year).
* 3‑x 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.
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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