art-K Henleaze is an art club for children aged 6 to 18 and adults based in Bristol. Using a wide range of mediums and techniques, the club aims to teach children a diverse range of artistic styles as well as 3D projects.
We’re looking to find a passionate, motivated and friendly Workshop and Party Leader to join art-K on a fixed term contract from 13/7/2026 to 6/9/2026 during the summer holidays to both lead and assist in workshops and lead parties.
Job responsibilities
Work in a fun, club environment with high teacher-student ratios where children are enthusiastic about art.
Run workshops and parties or, if the branch manager/part time teacher is in, assist running workshops and parties.
Details:
Workshop Leading/Assisting
As a Workshop Leader, you play a crucial role in ensuring the success of each workshop session as well as the pre-workshop set up & tidy up.
Class preparations will include, but not limited to:
Laying out materials
Talking through aims with assistants
Sharpening pencils
Washing paint brushes
Cutting out templates
Prepping materials
Ad hoc studio and admin tasks to support the studio
Ad hoc other
Teaching the class will include, but is not limited to:
Discussing techniques needed to complete a project with the students.
Demoing the techniques when required.
Keeping the students engaged on the project & providing alternatives when required.
Ensuring the learning aims are achieved.
Adhering to the safeguarding policy and maintaining the health and safety policies in the studio.
Creating a safe, happy, nurturing environment for students to thrive in during their workshops with art-K.
Maintain the studio’s upkeep, which includes:
Party Leading/Assisting
As a Party Leader, you play a crucial role in ensuring the success of each 2-hour party session as well as the pre-party communication, set up & tidy up.
Communication and Coordination:
Studio Setup and Ambience:
Clean-up:
Requirements
Minimum of a second-year student in an Art-related university course.
Art skills in a range of mediums
Experience teaching/ working with children
Positive and proactive attitude
Someone who lives within 30 minutes of the branch
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.
Benefits:
Schedule: 40 hours week, 8.5 hours a day including 30' unpaid break
Salary: £13.92 per hour Leading rate / £8.79 - £13.64 per hour Assisting rate.
If you are scheduled to lead a party, you will receive the Party Leader rate for that 3.75 hr session. Party Leader rate: £22 per hour
If you are scheduled to assist a party, you will receive the Party Assistant rate: Workshop Leader rate + 25% (calculate based on band)
Please apply with a CV, cover letter and portfolio. Please visit our website at www.art-k.co.uk before applying.
Ability to commute/relocate:
Education:
Experience:
Work Location: 186 Henleaze Rd, Henleaze, Bristol BS9 4NE
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.
