Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Art Tutor to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to helping adults express their creativity and will be able to communicate effectively. We provide an easy to follow curriculum for you to deliver to our students who are adult beginners and improvers, mainly retirees. The role is for 1 day per week (with the potential for more hours) throughout the year, for our 10 week courses which run 3 times/year (term time usually). Opportunity for more work through our ad hoc art workshops. We foster an environment where our art tutors are encouraged to initiate workshop projects based on their expertise and interests.

Responsibilities

Engage with our adult learners, building rapport to create a fun, sociable and welcoming environment. Show students how to use different mediums through various techniques. Be able to follow detailed lesson plans. Demonstrate how to create drawings and paintings, step by step. Provide one-to-one support and answer questions in class. Support learners in 3 hour sessions. Help to set up and set down the room to create a supportive environment for our students to work in. (This does involve moving tables and packing away at the end of the day).

Experience

You've worked in similar roles before and have strong experience in tutoring art to groups or individuals. You are capable of producing good artwork in pencil, pastel, watercolour and acrylic paint and feel comfortable demonstrating your skills to groups of around 20 people. You are friendly and approachable, and have great communication skills which you use to build strong relationships with your students. You're able to think on your feet and respond honestly to the demands of the students. Qualification in fine art and/or teaching preferred, but not essential Strong communication skills are essential for explaining concepts clearly and engagingly. A passion for art and a genuine desire to help students succeed. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within an educational team.
If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in students' lives through education, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity as a Tutor.

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance

Pay: 100.00-120.00 per day

Expected hours: 4 - 8 per week

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/05/2025

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance

Pay: 100.00-120.00 per day

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/07/2025
Expected start date: 11/09/2025