Calligraphy Tutor (Variable Hours)
Department: Art and Design Salary: £29.71 per hour (including holiday pay) Grade: Standard Hourly Rate Post Type: Part Time Contract Type: Variable Hours Closing Date: 11:59pm on Tuesday 03 February 2026 Interview Date: To be confirmed Reference: RHACC003-26
We are seeking a calligraphy tutor specialising in lettering and modern copperplate calligraphy. The role focuses on contemporary, expressive styles, combining traditional techniques with modern applications. You will guide adult learners in stroke control, composition, and creative development across varied skill levels.
About You:
We’re looking for someone who is:
1. Passionate about adult education and lifelong learning
2. Skilled in teaching or mentoring (a teaching qualification is desirable)
3. Organised, approachable, and confident in managing a classroom environment
4. Able to adapt teaching to suit a diverse range of learners
Why Join Us?
5. Be part of a friendly, creative, and professional team
6. Work in well-equipped studios and workshops
7. Inspire adult learners to explore their creativity
8. Enjoy flexible hours and a supportive working culture
We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. RHACC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Further details:
About RHACC
RHACC is one of nine dedicated adult and community colleges in the UK, placing us in a unique segment of the education sector. RHACC was established in 2017 but has roots dating back to 1895, with an emphasis on providing our expertise in learning for wellbeing, skills for life and career development to disadvantaged women, people who have a disability and adults in need of improved wellbeing and career development.
This is an exciting opportunity where continued development opportunities are always available. We also offer a large number of benefits such as:
9. Pensions
10. UniDays
11. Teacher Perks
12. Carparking
13. Counselling
14. Cycle Scheme
15. Costco
16. Education
17. Season Ticket Loans
18. Eye Care Vouchers
19. Discounted Software
20. Discounted Room Hire
21. Discounted Gym Membership
Our Commitment Toward Equality and Diversity
We are strongly committed to ensure a diverse workforce from all backgrounds, culture, and protected characteristics. We believe that this is what helps our entrepreneurial and innovative approach that creates an inclusive College that generates great service and pride in what we do.
We would encourage applicants to apply for the position that they have suitable skills for, and we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for those applicants that meet the minimal requirements of the vacancy.
Safer Recruitment Commitment
As an education provider, we are committed to our statutory and moral duties in safeguarding our learners. This commitment extends to all applications to work with us, including those that supply to us. All individuals will be required to successfully complete the safer recruitment checks which includes:
22. Enhanced DBS Checks, including barred lists where appropriate
23. Overseas checks for candidates who have lived abroad in the relevant time period
24. Obtaining two professional references (one has to be most recent employer)
25. Confirmation of qualifications where requested
26. Health Check
As part of our recruitment process shortlisted candidates may be subject to online and social media check.