Art Tutor

Edsential is a Community Interest Company in partnership with both Cheshire West and Wirral Councils.

Location: Schools, Residential Centres and agreed venues, as required by the contracted services

Rate of pay:
From £70 per 3.7 hour session

Contract Type:
Seasonal/ Temporary

GCSE Art Weekend Fees and Rates

• GCSE Art weekend delivery: Proposed rate of £520 per weekend delivered. This rate is loosely based on 16 hours of delivery per weekend, from Friday evening through to Sunday lunchtime.
• Initial preparation and compliance: A one-off payment of £70 will be made for initial workshop preparation and contract compliance requirements for GCSE Art weekends.
• Curriculum responsibility – Art weekend: Proposed rate of £104 per session. This rate is loosely based on 3.7 hours per session.
• Creative Activity – Art weekend: Proposed rate of £70 per session. This rate is loosely based on 3.7 hours per session.

Purpose of Role: To design, prepare and deliver high-quality creative art sessions, workshops and related learning activities for schools, residential centre groups, teachers, adults, families and community participants, in line with the services agreed with Edsential.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver art sessions in schools and residential centres, including GCSE and A Level exam support courses.
• Deliver GCSE Art weekend provision across the full weekend, from Friday evening through to Sunday lunchtime. (accomodation and meals provided).
• Provide arts assistant support within residential centers, as required by the agreed programme.
• Prepare workshop briefs, sample activities and materials lists within agreed deadlines and budget parameters.
• Deliver services with due care, skill and expertise, adapting activities appropriately for the group, setting and learning objectives.
• Work cooperatively with Edsential staff, centre teams, schools and visiting group leaders to support safe and effective delivery.
• Comply with Edsential policies, procedures, training requirements, safeguarding arrangements, equality expectations and health and safety procedures.
• Participate in annual observations and quality assurance activity as reasonably required by Edsential.
• Maintain accurate personal contact details and notify Edsential as soon as reasonably practicable if unable to deliver agreed services due to illness, injury or other reason.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Strong practical knowledge of art, creative practice and workshop delivery.
• Knowledge and understanding of the latest curriculum requirements relevant to the sessions being delivered.
• Experience of delivering creative learning activities to young people, adults and/or education professionals.
• Ability to plan structured, engaging and inclusive sessions suitable for the age, ability and needs of participants.
• Understanding of safe working practices, risk awareness and appropriate use of materials and equipment in learning environments.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with Edsential staff, school staff, participants and other stakeholders.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and to treating all participants with dignity and respect.