Job Description

art-K Henleaze is an art club for children aged 6 to 18 and adults based in Bristol. 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 and Party Leader to join art-K on a fixed term contract from 13/7/2026 to 6/9/2026 during the summer holidays to both lead and assist in workshops and lead parties.

Job responsibilities

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

• Run workshops and parties or, if the branch manager/part time teacher is in, assist running workshops and parties.

Details:

Workshop Leading/Assisting

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/Assisting

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

art-K's Feedback Culture for Successful Applicants

At art-K, we place great value on continuous growth and development through constructive feedback given within the team. Once you become part of the team, you’ll receive regular constructive feedback designed to help you build confidence, strengthen your skills, and thrive in your role. You will also have the opportunity to share your feedback and help the team develop as well. We ask all team members to embrace a growth mindset, welcoming feedback as an opportunity to learn and also offering feedback to others. By doing so, we ensure everyone is equipped to achieve their potential and uphold the high standards that make our studios such inspiring places to work and learn.

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: £13.92 per hour Leading rate / £8.79 - £13.64 per hour Assisting rate.

If you are scheduled to lead a party, you will receive the Party Leader rate for that 3.75 hr session. Party Leader rate: £22 per hour

If you are scheduled to assist a party, you will receive the Party Assistant rate: Workshop Leader rate + 25% (calculate based on band)

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

Education:

• Diploma of Higher Education (required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: 186 Henleaze Rd, Henleaze, Bristol BS9 4NE

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.