*Please include cover letter when applying*
Introduction
Cygnets Art School Kingston are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic assistant to help run our classes! Please read all the information below before applying, as this is a part-time, freelance position, and will not be suitable for everyone.
Cygnets is a fine art school franchise for children, based in the UK. We teach traditional drawing, painting and sculpture, combined with unique projects; experienced teachers, and professional quality materials. Classes are run for ages 5-16 after school and weekends during term time, as well as every half term and school holiday.
The successful candidate will assist with all classes (both term time and holiday) at the Kingston branch, for groups of up to eighteen students. All classes are taught by two teachers, and one assistant. The assistant's role is to help set up for the class; make students feel comfortable; help them with their work; general assisting, and clearing up at the end of the class.
This role would suit a creative individual with a passion for working with children, who's looking for work in the artistic industry, but with the flexibility of minimal hours that can fit around other commitments.
Term Time Hours:
Starting September 2025:
Mondays 4:30-5.30pm (£15)
Fridays 4.30pm-5.30pm (£15)
Saturdays 10am-12.15pm (£33.75)
Sundays 10am-11am (£15) TBC
Then ongoing each term (32 weeks of the year)
Holiday Hours:
Starting October 2025
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 10:30am-2pm (£52.50/day - Subject to Bookings)
Then ongoing each half term (3 x weeks per year); Easter Holiday (2 x weeks per year), and Summer holiday (5 x weeks per year).
Pay:
£15/ hr (please note this is paid for the length of the class and any preparation/ set up/ clear-up time is included within this.
Potential additional hours and income from private tuition/ classes, pending interest.
Necessary Requirements:
- Strong core artistic skills in a variety of mediums
- A passion for working with children
- Excellent reliability, time-keeping and organisation
Ideal Additional Requirements
- Teaching experience
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Please give details of where you live and your commute to Kingston KT2 6JX
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Working with Children: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 16/02/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025