Art Teacher, art-K Beckenham

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Job: Art Teacher, art-K Beckenham

Job: Art Teacher, art-K Beckenham

Organisation: art-K

Postcode: BR3 4PR

  • Job Title: Art Teacher, art-K Beckenham
  • Salary: £20k-£25k
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Visual arts
  • Role: Teaching
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Sun, 20 Sep 2026

  • Location:

    London

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Job Summary

art-K is the UK’s largest private art education service, delivering fun, skill-based classes to over 8,500 children each week. Our programme helps develop artistic skills, build confidence, and support mental well-being through inspiring projects taught by passionate educators.

Job Description

At our Beckenham branch, the Art Teacher is responsible for delivering the classes and supporting running the studio, with time split across teaching and class preparation, and administration and promotion. Full training is provided in our teaching methods, with ongoing support from our central team and a national network of art teachers.

Working Hours & Schedule:

This is a part-time, term-time only role with a fixed weekly schedule:

26 hours per week on the following schedule:

Sunday 08:30 – 16:30
Monday 13:15 – 21:15
Wednesday 10:00 – 20:00

School Holidays (14 weeks/year): The same number of hours will be worked between Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, with the schedule varying based on the needs of the studio.

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.

Salary: £23,660.00 per annum

Fixed salary, which will increase as the studio grows. Promotional opportunities are available every term.

Bonus: bonuses are awarded based on performance of the individual in the role. Full details provided in the probation period. Pro rata’d for roles taken partway through the year.

Start of the Role: 12/10/26

Location: 53 Beckenham Rd, Beckenham BR3 4PR

Benefits:
Performance Earnings bonus and career progression opportunities within the role and company, awarded upon meeting performance standards and criteria.
24/7 access to mental health support with BUPA.
Blue Light Card Benefit
Health insurance through Vitality (following probation).
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay (following 1 year continuous service).
Support through HEKA.
Company funded external training after 2 years of service.
Scheme to earn more days of annual leave, linked to length of service (starting after 1 year).
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Job Requirements

The Ideal Candidate:

– Holds an art degree or equivalent experience across a range of artistic mediums.
– Has experience teaching or working with children in an educational or creative setting.
– Possesses strong communication skills, including the ability to empathise with others, to engage effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
– Exhibits a positive, proactive attitude and works well both independently and as part of a team.

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.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV along with a traditional art portfolio, either as a PDF or an online link, showcasing tonal drawings and paintings that demonstrate your skills in perspective, form, and technique, to our email address: [email protected]

Please submit your application by 23:59 on the closing date.

Instead of a cover letter, answer in a separate file or cover letter section:

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