Job Description

Arty Amber is a multi-award winning art education initiative in Hertfordshire for children and adults from 4 years+. We work with schools and venues to provide after school art clubs, holiday art clubs, private tuition, GCSE/A level tuition and adult courses.

We have an opportunity in our art clubs for a self-employed, highly creative, engaging and experienced art teacher who is able to teach multiple mediums whilst creating a wonderfully friendly and interactive environment for 4-11 year olds.

The role is based in various schools around Watford and there is also opportunity for overtime with private client teaching. You will be responsible for leading the clubs, guiding your art assistant, working with children, parents and carers, taking care of materials and liaising with school offices.

BEFORE APPLYING PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU FIT THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Availability (term time only)
Mondays 2.45-4.45pm (Watford)
Tuesdays 2.45-4.45pm (Bushey)

- Be self employed (this is a subcontractor role, not employment)

- Have a UTR (unique tax reference)

- Have a Diploma in Fine Art (or equivalent) or be a practising creative.

- Must drive and have access to a car (travel with art equipment required)

- Have an Enhanced DBS (not just a DBS) or be willing to get one

- Be first aid trained (or be willing to do the training)

- Be safeguarding trained (or be willing to do the training)

- Be able to move heavy equipment - tables, chairs, bags of art gear

- Have at least 1 years experience working with children under 12 years

- Have at least 6 months art teaching experience

- Have/be willing to get PLI insurance

To apply please send your cover letter and CV to Amber detailing how you meet all of the requirements and your relevant experiences. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance

Pay: 25.00-30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Employee discount On-site parking Profit sharing Referral programme
Application question(s):

I have read the job description and know that I am applying for a freelance, part time (4 hours per week) art teaching position in Watford. I know that I need art and childcare experience.
Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

teaching: 1 year (preferred) Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Enhanced DBS (preferred) PLI certificate (preferred) First Aid Certification (preferred) safeguarding certificate (preferred) Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/09/2025
Expected start date: 08/09/2025