About the Role: Painting and Drawing Tutor
Activate Learning is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Painting and Drawing Tutor to join our Learning for Leisure team. This role involves delivering a mixed-ability adult art course at our Woodley Hill House (WHH) campus, currently running on Monday mornings.
We welcome applications from both experienced tutors and skilled practising artists who are passionate about sharing their knowledge in a supportive and engaging learning environment. This is an excellent opportunity to inspire adult learners, helping them develop their artistic skills, confidence and creativity through practical painting and drawing activities.
The course attracts a loyal and enthusiastic group of adult learners, many of whom have attended for several years. Learners enjoy exploring a range of techniques and approaches while working on subjects such as still life, landscapes, animals and other traditional themes. The successful tutor will be able to nurture individual creativity while supporting learners of varying abilities to achieve their personal goals.
We currently have an opportunity commencing in September 2026 to teach a weekly two-hour morning class at Woodley Hill House. There may also be opportunities to expand provision in the future.
While the role will be primarily based at Woodley Hill House, occasional travel may be required as further teaching opportunities arise across Berkshire within our wider community learning programme.
What do you need to be a successful Learning for Leisure Tutor at Activate Learning?
Ideally, you will hold a teacher’s qualification or have experience of teaching within an education setting, such as Adult Education, National Saturday Club, Schools, youth clubs. You will have extensive knowledge of the subject area and can engage and interact with students to ensure they are set up to succeed their end goals. To find out more about the courses we offer, please visit the Activate Learning Adult Education website.
Your communication and interpersonal skills will be outstanding and support your ability to deliver interesting, fun, and purposeful lessons to adults. You'll need to have a flexible mindset to connect with the communities you're teaching. You will be joining an established and supportive team within our Learning for Leisure and Community Learning provision on a casual contract basis and our positions offer a variety of flexible working patterns such as, daytime, evenings, weekends depending on scheduled timetable.
Why work with the Activate Learning Group?
Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:
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Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
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Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
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Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
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Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
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Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
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Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for Activate Learning staff.
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Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
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Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
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On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.
For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits please visit our wellbeing-and-benefits page
Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.
Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.
Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.
Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.
Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.
