Art-K Farnham is an art club for children aged 6 to 18 and adults based in Farnham. Using a wide range of mediums and techniques, the club aims to teach children a diverse range of artistic styles as well as 3D projects.
We’re looking to find a passionate, motivated and friendly Workshop Leader to join art-K on a fixed term contract from 10/07/2025 - 06/09/2025 during the summer holidays to both lead and assist in workshops and lead parties.
Job Responsibilities
* Work in a fun, club environment with high teacher-student ratios where children are enthusiastic about art.
* Run workshops and parties or, if the branch manager/part time teacher is in, assist running workshops and parties.
Workshop Leading/Assisting
As a Workshop Leader, you play a crucial role in ensuring the success of each workshop session as well as the pre-workshop set up & tidy up.
* Class preparations will include, but are not limited to:
* Laying out materials
* Talking through aims with assistants
* Sharpening pencils
* Washing paint brushes
* Cutting out templates
* Prepping materials
* Ad hoc studio and admin tasks to support the studio
Teaching the class will include, but is not limited to:
* Discussing techniques needed to complete a project with the students.
* Demoing the techniques when required.
* Keeping the students engaged on the project & providing alternatives when required.
* Ensuring the learning aims are achieved.
* Adhering to the safeguarding policy and maintaining the health and safety policies in the studio.
* Creating a safe, happy, nurturing environment for students to thrive in during their workshops with art-K.
Maintain the studio’s upkeep, which includes:
* Washing tables
* Hoovering/mopping the floor
* Cleaning the bathroom
* Maintaining hygiene for safe use of the space by students
Party Leading/Assisting
As a Party Leader, you play a crucial role in ensuring the success of each 2-hour party session as well as the pre-party communication, set up & tidy up.
* Have face-to-face training on the summer workshop programme.
Communication and Coordination
* Engage with parents to coordinate and plan each party, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for all participants.
Studio Setup and Ambience
* Create an ambient studio environment for the party
* Setting the music up
* Preparing the projects in alignment with the birthday person’s requests and the company’s procedures regarding birthdays
Clean-up
* Maintain high cleanliness standards by tidying up the studio after each class, leaving a welcoming space for the next session.
Requirements
* Minimum of a second-year student in an Art-related university course.
* Art skills in a range of mediums
* Experience teaching/working with children
* Positive and proactive attitude
* Someone who lives within 30 minutes of the branch
Benefits
* Casual dress
* 24/7 access to mental health support with BUPA.
Schedule
40 hours per week, 8.5 hours a day including 30' unpaid break
Salary
£13.92 per hour
If you are scheduled to lead a party, you will receive the Party Leader rate for that 3.75 hr session. Party Leader rate: £20 per hour
If you are scheduled to assist a party, you will receive the Party Assistant rate: £17.40
Application Process
Please apply with a CV, cover letter and portfolio. Please visit our website at www.art-k.co.uk before applying.
Ability to Commute/Relocate
* art-K Farnham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education
* Diploma of Higher Education (required)
Experience
* Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location
Unit 7, Carlton Yard, Victoria Rd, Farnham GU9 7RD
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