Art Tutor Assistant; Apprenticeship – Level 4), art-K

Art Tutor Assistant (Apprenticeship – Level
4), art-K Oxford

Join to apply for the Art Tutor Assistant (Apprenticeship – Level
4), art-K Oxford role at art-K Limited
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About the Apprenticeship:
This role is part of a Level 4 Learning & Skills Mentor Apprenticeship delivered in partnership with Impact Futures. You’ll learn while you work, gaining a nationally recognised qualification and hands‑on studio experience.

About Art‑K: art‑K is the UK’s largest private art education service, delivering fun, skill‑based classes to over 7,500 children each week. Our programmes develop artistic skills, confidence, and well‑being through inspiring projects.

• Term Time: 30 hours per week
  • Mondays 1:30 – 9:30 pm
  • Wednesdays 12 – 8 pm
  • Fridays 10 – 6 pm
  • Saturdays 8 – 4 pm
• School Holidays (14 weeks/year): same weekly hours, Monday‑Friday 9 am–5 pm (daily schedule varies based on studio needs)

Salary: £8.25 – £10 per hour (based on experience)

Sick pay: Enhanced sick pay – 3 weeks full pay in any 12‑month period after probation (3 months).

Benefits:

• 24/7 access to mental health support with BUPA.
• 3× Salary Death in Service insurance – one‑time payment to a designated individual.

• Deliver engaging art sessions in a fun, club environment with high teacher‑student ratios.
• Support students’ artistic development through skill‑based lessons and creative exploration.
• Continuously evaluate student progress, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
• Actively communicate with parents about student progress and development.

• Receive training on all art‑K projects to develop teaching skills.
• Join a supportive team of like‑minded artists and educators.

• Prepare for classes by laying out materials, sharpening pencils, washing brushes, and cutting templates.
• Maintain the studio environment, including window displays, painting prep, and cleaning to a high standard.
• Support studio operations with administrative tasks such as responding to emails, phone calls, customer reviews, and promotional activities.
• Follow health and safety and child safeguarding policies to ensure a safe studio environment.

• Provide ad‑hoc support at your normal studio and/or other clubs during staff absences, training, or holidays (extra hours and travel costs paid).
• Lead holiday workshops, parties, and term‑time classes at your studio or other locations as needed.

• Passionate about art and education, with a genuine desire to help children develop creatively.
• Positive, proactive, and enthusiastic, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Enjoys working collaboratively in a team environment; familiarity with computers for day‑to‑day admin tasks is essential.
• Reliable, organised, and eager to learn.
• Practical artistic skills across a range of media and techniques including acrylics, watercolour, oil pastels, pastels, oils, inks, clay, papier‑mâché, and paper sculpture.
• Ability and willingness to learn art projects and behavioural techniques quickly.

• Level 2 in Maths & English
• Level 2 in Art
• Level 3 in Art preferable but not required

We believe in continuous growth through constructive feedback. You’ll receive regular support to help you develop your artistic, teaching, and mentoring skills, and you’ll also be encouraged to share feedback to help the team grow together. We value a growth mindset and a collaborative, creative spirit.

Location: 37 S Parade, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7JN

Submit your CV along with a traditional art portfolio (PDF or online link) showing your tonal drawings and paintings demonstrating perspective, form, and technique.

Instead of a cover letter, please answer the following in a separate file:

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.