Freelance Art & Art History Teachers

Art History Link-Up is seeking experienced Art and Art History teachers to support the delivery of our innovative courses. As we expand our outreach and teaching provision, we are seeking to appoint and support a network of freelance teachers for ad-hoc and occasional teaching opportunities. Successful candidates will be provided with full resources, training, and support.

AHLU is currently offering Art History HPQ (Higher Project Qualification) courses over ten Sunday mornings (10.30am-1pm) at the Courtauld, Somerset House, and hybrid Art History A Level and EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) courses at the Courtauld and online on term-time Saturdays, 10am-12.30pm and 1.30-4pm.

We are aiming to establish a network of freelance teachers. Opportunities are likely to be sporadic throughout the year, in the initial period, on term-time weekends at the Courtauld, Somerset House, however with potential to expand with us in due course. Teachers are supported by a Lead Teaching Assistant and other teaching assistants, by our Education and Outreach Officer, and other experienced teaching and learning professionals.

The fee for delivering a single 2.5-hour session on a freelance basis is £200. This fee is inclusive of an estimated 2 hours of preparation time, using the resources and lesson plans we provide. AHLU is a London Living Wage Employer.

• A teaching qualification in Art and/or Art History (i.e. PGCE with QTS), or school teaching experience commensurate with this standard of professional expertise.
• An undergraduate or post-graduate degree in Art and/or Art History.
• Experience of working in secondary schools, ideally with diverse students, with a range of abilities and learning styles in the state sector (applications from those with independent sector experience will be also considered).
• Demonstrable ability to deliver complex content in engaging and imaginative ways with excellent learning outcomes.
• Familiarity and ease with creating and using interactive lesson resources, ICT, and Google Classroom or similar; proficient in a wide-range of online teaching and learning platforms to enhance student learning, communication and collaboration.
• A commitment to increasing access to the arts, and Art History in particular, for the widest possible range of young people.
• Energetic, personable, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• First-class attention to detail and responsiveness.
• A clear understanding of safeguarding procedures when working with minors.

Please apply by sending a CV (2 pages maximum) and a covering letter (1 page maximum) (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). as soon as possible, marked ‘Teacher Application’.

The Final date to receive applications is 15th January 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview by 30 January 2026. Interviews are expected to take place in February, with dates to be confirmed. Applicants who reach the next stage will be invited to an initial online 30‑minute interview and, if they progress further, will subsequently be invited to a one‑hour in‑person interview at AHLU’s offices (London, W1D 3DA
). Whilst we will acknowledge all applications, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates at this stage.

Art History Link‑Up is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Our work at AHLU is dedicated to creating a fairer art and education sector. We are on a continuous journey to build an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We recognise that people from certain groups face systemic barriers. We are therefore particularly keen to receive applications from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic, and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these groups are currently under‑represented in the charity sector.

We provide reasonable adjustments and a fully accessible recruitment process for all disabled applicants who need them.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be completed on the successful applicant. Our policies are available on our…