Art Teacher | Training
Listed on 2026-09-14
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Education / Teaching
Art / Design Teacher
Location: Greater London
Salary: £23,660.00 per annum
Annual studio performance earnings of up to an additional 2.5% of base salary a year, reviewed and paid in termly installments. Additional pay based on teaching performance, student retention and workshop sales.
Location: art-K Beckenham, 53 Beckenham Rd, Beckenham BR3 4PR
Contract: Part Time (26 hours per week)
Start Date: 12/10/2026
Deliver engaging, skill-based art lessons for children in a welcoming and inspiring environment.
Support students' artistic development, monitor their progress and build confidence and creativity.
Deliver engaging holiday workshops during school holidays.
Maintain an impeccably organised, safe studio space.
Drive parent relationships through proactive communication, regular progress updates, and swift inquiry resolution.
Lead local community outreach and promotional events to raise studio awareness, drive enrolments, and build neighborhood partnerships.
Our central team includes 15 individuals who provide support with bookings, customer service, HR and finance to every studio. This enables each person to focus on their specialism: teaching, customer interactions, studio operations and leadership.
You'll Thrive in This Role If...You're passionate about teaching; seeing those lightbulb moments when a student learns something new.
Collaborating closely with the Branch Manager to dissect new challenges.
You communicate confidently and enjoy building positive relationships with children and families.
You bring creativity, initiative and enthusiasm while valuing structure, consistency and opportunities to grow within art-K.
The 26-hour week is structured to give you dedicated time for teaching, lesson preparation, administration, studio management and promotion.
Term TimeSunday 08:30 - 16:30
Monday 13:15 - 21:15
Wednesday 10:00 - 20:00
The total of 26 hours per week is fixed, but the specific days and times can be discussed and adjusted during the recruitment process to suit the needs of the studio. The 10-hour Wednesday shift may also be split into two 5-hour shifts, where appropriate.
School Holidays (14 weeks per year)The same contracted hours are worked Monday to Friday between 9:00am–5:00pm. Daily schedules vary depending on the needs of the studio.
Why Join art-K?Join art-K, a growing private art education service where over 8,500 students attend skill-based art classes every week.
As an Art Teacher, you'll get to know your students and see the impact of your teaching first-hand, helping them develop new skills, confidence and creativity.
With structured training, ongoing professional development and clear progression opportunities, you'll have the support to grow as a teacher and build a long-term career with art-K.
BenefitsPost-probation 1 week of term time leave approved per calendar year.
Vitality private health insurance (post-probation), 24/7 BUPA mental health support and wellness care via HEKA.
Enhanced sick pay, maternity/paternity pay and annual leave loyalty scheme.
3x salary Death in Service insurance.
NEST pension contributions and Blue Light Card discounts.
Company-funded external training after 2 years.
Please submit your CV together with a portfolio (PDF or online link) showcasing your traditional fine art skills. We're particularly interested in observational drawing, tonal work, painting, perspective and form.
art-K is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks.
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