art-K, a leading private art education service, is seeking enthusiastic and creative individuals to join our team as permanent Party / Workshop / Events Leaders. With a vibrant network of over 8,000 weekly students and a rapidly growing programme of birthday parties, workshops, and special events, art-K continues to expand its creative offerings across London and the South East.

In recent months alone, art-K has delivered over 100 parties, with continued growth expected throughout 2025. This role plays a key part in delivering fun, inspiring, and well-organised creative experiences for children.

The Role

As a Party / Workshop / Events Leader, you will be responsible for delivering engaging birthday parties, workshops, and special events, as well as supporting preparation, set-up, and tidy-up. You will create a welcoming, energetic environment that encourages creativity and confidence in every child.

This is a permanent contract role, ideal for someone seeking regular weekend work alongside studies or other commitments.

Hours:

Saturdays (term-time only)

3:30pm – 7:15pm (3.75 hours)

Holidays must be taken during school holidays.

Key Responsibilities

1. Communication & Coordination: Liaise with parents and guardians to plan parties and events, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience.

2. Studio & Event Setup: Prepare materials and art projects in line with party themes or requests. Create an engaging studio or off-site environment, including music and ambience.

3. Art Workshop Leadership: Deliver fun, structured, and inspiring art activities suitable for a range of ages and abilities. Encourage creativity, experimentation, and confidence among participants.

4. Energy & Engagement: Maintain a lively, positive atmosphere, this may include a mid-session shake break or mini dance party to release extra energy.

5. Clean-Up & Care: Leave studios and event spaces clean, tidy, and ready for the next session.

6. Off-Site Events: Support delivery of off-site events where required, including transporting materials.

Requirements

• Currently studying (minimum second year) or qualified in an art-related subject

• Confident working across a range of art mediums, including watercolour, acrylics, air-dried clay

• Experience working with children from Year 1 (ages 5–6) and above

• Positive, proactive, and customer-focused attitude

• Comfortable working independently and representing the art-K brand

Desirable Qualifications

• Art A-Level and/or Art Foundation

• A valid DBS check (facilitated by art-K)

• Driver preferred for off-site events (public transport also acceptable)

Locations & Travel

Applicants must be able to travel to:

• All art-K studios and off-site locations within the M25

• Additional locations including Winchester, Oxford, Horsham, Dorking, and Farnham

Pay

£13.65 – £14.20 per hour, depending on location

Party Leader rate: £20 per hour(1 hour prototype preparation, 1 hour studio setup, 2 hours party, 45’ clean up)

Training & Development

• Full training and onboarding provided

• After 1 year of service 2 hours of paid overtime per term for additional training opportunities

Benefits

• 24/7 access to mental health support with BUPA

• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay (after 1 year of continuous service)

• Annual Leave Reward Scheme – earn additional days linked to length of service (starting after 1 year)

• 3x Salary Death in Service insurance, paid as a one-time payment to a nominated individual

• Casual dress

• Supportive and creative working environment

How to Apply

If you are passionate about art and enjoy creating memorable experiences for children, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your CV with a traditional art portfolio (PDF or online link) of your tonal drawings and paintings demonstrating perspective, form, and techniques.

Instead of a cover letter, answer in a separate file or cover letter section:

• Who did you enjoy working with?

• Who did you look up to in your last job and why?

• What are you passionate about?

Explore our values and party offering at www.art-k.co.uk

The Organisation is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers, and those contracted to work on our behalf to share this commitment. This commitment is underpinned by a rigorous and robust safer recruitment process. All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-appointment checks.