Cygnets Art School Worcester are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and reliable new assistant teacher to help run our classes Please read all the information below before applying, as this is a part-time, freelance position, and may not be suitable for everyone.
Cygnets is a fine art school franchise for children, based in the UK. We teach traditional drawing, painting and sculpture, combined with unique projects; experienced teachers, and professional quality materials. Classes are run for ages 5-12 after school and weekends during term time.
The successful candidate will assist in all classes at the Worcester branch, for groups of up to sixteen students with an adult:child ratio of around 1:5 (although this may vary slightly depending on the age of the students). As well as helping with the marketing of the business when required, such as flyering local schools and businesses.
This role would suit a creative individual with a passion for teaching, who's looking for experience in the artistic industry, but with the flexibility of minimal hours that can fit around other commitments.
Term Time Hours:
Starting September - December 2025:
Wednesdays 4:30pm-5:30pm & Saturdays 11am-12pm
Then ongoing each term (10 weeks/term | 3 terms/ year)
Pay:
£13/ hr (please note this is paid for the length of the class and includes any preparation/ set up/ clear-up time. Eg a 1hr class 4:30-5:30pm is paid at £13)
Potential additional hours and income from private tuition/ classes.
General responsibilities:
* Helping to set up the classroom
* Showing students to their seats
* Chatting to students to make them feel comfortable and happy
* Making sure students are keeping up with the project
* Following the directions of the Teacher wherever required
* Helping students to finish and tidy work where necessary
* Helping students to wash their hands
* Taking students to the bathroom when necessary
* Making sure students are listening and paying attention to the teacher
* Helping to tidying up the classroom
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance, Zero hours contract
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 2 per week
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 13/09/2025