art-K
- Job Title: Party / Workshop / Events Leader
- Salary: Under £10K
- Hours:
Part time - Artform: Visual arts
- Role: Teaching
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026
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Location:
LondonSouth East
Job Summary
Job Description
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.
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
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Full training and onboarding provided
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After 1 year of service 2 hours of paid overtime per term for additional training opportunities
Benefits
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24/7 access to mental health support with BUPA
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Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay (after 1 year of continuous service)
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Annual Leave Reward Scheme – earn additional days linked to length of service (starting after 1 year)
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3x Salary Death in Service insurance, paid as a one-time payment to a nominated individual
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Casual dress
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Supportive and creative working environment
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.
Job Requirements
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Currently studying (minimum second year) or qualified in an art-related subject
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Confident working across a range of art mediums, including watercolour, acrylics, air-dried clay
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Experience working with children from Year 1 (ages 5-6) and above
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Positive, proactive, and customer-focused attitude
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Comfortable working independently and representing the art-K brand
Desirable Qualifications
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Art A-Level and/or Art Foundation
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A valid DBS check (facilitated by art-K)
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Driver preferred for off-site events (public transport also acceptable)
Locations & Travel
Applicants must be able to travel to:
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All art-K studios and off-site locations within the M25
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Additional locations including Winchester, Oxford, Horsham, Dorking, and Farnham
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
Deadline for applications: 18/02/26 23:59
- Contact name: art-K Recruitment Team
- Contact email: [email protected]
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