High school teacher Work, Jobs in Colchester, Ess (with Salaries)

Branch Manager & Art Teacher, art-K Chelmsford
art-K —Chelmsford
- £30,000 - £33,288 a year
- Full-time
- No degree
- Communication skills
- Teaching
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
Branch Manager & Art Teacher
art-K —Chelmsford
- £30,000 - £33,288 a year
- Full-time
- No degree
- Communication skills
- Teaching
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
Secondary Teacher with SEMH Experience
Compass Schools —Colchester
- £32,916 - £45,350 a year
- School
- Teaching
7d
Primary Teacher
Compass Schools —Colchester
- Up to £45,350 a year
- School
7d
11+ English Continuous Writing Markers
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust —Colchester
- £188 a day
- English
- School
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
8d
SEND Teacher
Keys Children —Colchester
- £28,288 - £44,304 a year
- Full-time
- School
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Quick apply
7d
English Teacher
Compass Schools —Colchester
- Up to £45,350 a year
- English
- Classroom experience
- School
Dance School Teacher & Manager
Thorrington Dance Academy —Colchester
- £23 - £30 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Experience working with children
- Preschool
Quick apply
9d
SEN Learning Support Assistant
Camulos Academy —Colchester
- £24,796 - £25,583 a year
- Part-time
- Care plans
- School
- Teaching
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
11d
SEN Learning Support Assistant
REAch2 Academy Trust —Colchester
- £24,796 - £25,583 a year
- Part-time
- Care plans
- School
- Teaching
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
11d
Pastoral Support Workers
Copleston High School —Ipswich
- £23,955 - £25,534 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- School
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Camp Managers Required - Ipswich Holiday Camp!
Camp Beaumont —Ipswich
- £13.40 - £16.00 an hour
- No weekends
- Education
- Travel
- School
- Paid training
- Annual leave
Class Teacher Maternity Cover
REAch2 Academy Trust —Woodbridge
- £37,101 - £45,352 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Organisational skills
- Classroom experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Class Teacher Maternity Cover
Martlesham Primary Academy —Woodbridge
- £37,101 - £45,352 a year
- English
- Organisational skills
- Classroom experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Cover Manager
Copleston High School —Ipswich
- £27,915 - £31,140 a year
- Full-time
- School
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
4d
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Maternity Cover
Sir Martin Frobisher Academy —Clacton-on-Sea
- £25,583 - £25,989 a year
- Part-time
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1d
Teacher of English
Ipswich Academy —Ipswich
- £32,926 - £51,049 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Leadership
School Facilities Manager
Lift Tendring —Thorpe le Soken
- £28,598 - £31,022 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Communication skills
- School
4d
Swim Teacher -July 2026 fixed term-Autumn 2026
Primary Pools UK —Ipswich
- £17.50 - £20.00 an hour
- Temporary
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Communication skills
Quick apply
8d
Nursery Practitioner
Cognita Schools —Colchester
- English
- School
- Free parking

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Branch Manager & Art Teacher, art-K Chelmsford

art-K -
Chelmsford

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Job details

Full-time
£30,000 - £33,288 a year

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Sick pay

Qualifications

Arts
Communication skills
Teaching

Full job description

art-K is the UK’s largest private art education service, delivering fun, skill-based classes to over 8000 children each week. Our programme helps develop artistic skills, build confidence, and support mental well-being through inspiring projects taught by passionate educators.

At our Chelmsford branch, the Branch Manager & Art Teacher is responsible for running the studio, with time split across teaching (50%), class preparation (25%), and administration and promotion (25%). 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 full-time role with a fixed schedule during term time and adjusted hours during school holidays:

Term Time: 40 hours per week on the following schedule:

Tuesday 1pm - 9pm

Wednesday 12pm - 8pm

Thursday 10am -6pm

Friday 10am -6pm

Saturday 8am - 4pm

School Holidays (14 weeks/year): Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.

Salary: £30,000 - 33,288 per annum fixed base salary. Salary is paid on 25th of each month.

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: 12/10/2026

Please note that we will only consider candidates who are available to work the full schedule and are able to start on the specified start date.

Job Responsibilities

Teaching & Child Development:

Teach children who love art in a fun environment with high teacher-student ratios.
Deliver engaging, skill-based art programmes tailored to individual student needs during term time, and deliver a fun, interactive holiday art programme.
Continuously evaluate and monitor student progress, preparing personalised learning plans.
Create a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for students to flourish.
Build and maintain strong relationships with students and parents, providing regular progress updates.

Training & Professional Development:

Participate in a two-year training programme covering teaching methods, art techniques, child development and business administration. Additional training opportunities are available bespoke to your requirements.
Continuously develop artistic and teaching skills to enhance class delivery.

Studio Management:

Manage studio operations, including ordering and managing art materials.
Manage, motivate, and mentor the studio team, delegating tasks and alignment with the studio goals.
Track the studio’s growth, retention, and customer service standards to uphold the standards of the art-K brand.
Foster connections with the local community and resource/coordinate events with your studio team to promote your studio.
Utilise the booking system to comply with GDPR to manage customer enquiries.
Follow child safeguarding and H&S policies at all times.

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.

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.
At the end of 5 years the opportunity to start an art-K Franchise without any upfront fees to art-K (valued at £10,000).
Scheme to earn more days of annual leave, linked to length of service (starting after 1 year).
3x Salary Death in Service insurance, one-time payment paid to a designated individual.
Contributions made to NEST pension.

Sick Pay: Following probation, enhanced sick pay policy; 3 weeks full pay in any 12 month period.

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.

Location: 158 Moulsham St, Chelmsford CM2 0LD

How to Apply:

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?

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.

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