art-K Bournemouth is an art club for children aged 6 to 18 and adults based in Bournemouth. 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 21/07/2025 - 02/08/2025 during the summer holidays to lead workshops and parties.

Job responsibilities

• Work in a fun, club environment with high teacher-student ratios where children are enthusiastic about art.
• Run workshops and parties.

Details:

Workshop Leading

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 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
• Ad hoc other

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

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 week, 8.5 hours a day including 30' unpaid break

Salary: £13.65 per hour

If you are scheduled to lead a party, you will receive the Party Leader rate for that 3.75 hour session. Party Leader rate: £20 per hour

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 Bournemouth: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Diploma of Higher Education (required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:  537 Wimborne Rd, Bournemouth BH9 2AP