Sewing Tutor for After School Club (Hackney)

  • Contract
  • London

PressPlay Art Club


Job Summary

We are looking for a Sewing/Clothesmaking Tutor for a weekly after-school club. Children will learn hand sewing and create a textile piece from simple patterns.

Job Description

We’re a purpose-led organisation partnering with schools to bring inspiring creative art sessions to children. Our model connects schools with skilled freelance artists and educators.

PressPlay is seeking an experienced Sewing/Clothesmaking Tutor to facilitate a joyful, process-led after-school club. Sessions are centred on play, exploration, and confidence-building, supporting children’s creative and emotional development.

The club introduces children to the fundamentals of clothesmaking in an accessible and engaging way. Using hand sewing techniques (no machines required), children will be guided through creating a simple textile piece from a provided pattern. The emphasis is on learning through doing-building skills, confidence, and a sense of ownership as each child works towards completing their own piece.

Pay: £35/h.

Time: 3:45pm – 4:45pm every Tuesday

Dates: 21st April to 7th July

Location: N16 (Stoke Newington)

You must be registered as self-employed and able to invoice monthly for your work.

Job Requirements

– Strong sewing / clothesmaking skills (especially hand sewing)
– Experience working with children (school, workshops, clubs or similar)
– Confident leading a group independently
– Organised, warm, and reliable
– Able to break down processes into simple, accessible steps

Essential. Please only apply if you have the following:

– Valid Enhanced DBS (with children’s barred list)
– Right to work in the UK
– Registered as solo trader (self employed) and able to invoice monthly
– Two references (we only accept reference related to working with children)

Desirable:

– Safeguarding Training (If you don’t have we will send you to do an online training via our organisation)
– First-Aid Training
– Early Year / Childcare diploma

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Sewing Tutor for After School Club (Hackney)
  • Salary: Under £10K
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Crafts
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Fri, 17 Apr 2026

  • Location:

    London

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Job: Sewing Tutor for After School Club (Hackney)

Job: Sewing Tutor for After School Club (Hackney)

Organisation: PressPlay Art Club

Postcode: N16 0QP

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