Description
South Hill Park is looking for 2 x Ceramic tutors to expand our current provision of adult ceramics courses. The Ceramics team comprises of 2 permanent tutors, plus our Artist in Residence, who is responsible for the safety checks in the studio and weekly firings.
South Hill Park is looking for 2 x Ceramic tutors to expand our current provision of adult ceramics courses.
The Ceramics Studio is a beautiful, well-lit space located in our Grade II listed mansion house. The Ceramics team comprises of 2 permanent tutors, plus our Artist in Residence, who is responsible for the safety checks in the studio and weekly firings.
Key Details:
- 2 positions available
- Freelance
- Rate of Pay: £30 per hour (inc prep and planning) £12.21 fee for annual training and bi annual tutor meetings
- Contracts are renewed on a termly basis
- Courses have regular learners and are open to beginners
Courses:
- Tuesdays 10am - 12.30pm
- Wednesdays 10am - 12:30pm
- Wednesday 6:30pm - 9pm
- Thursdays 10am - 12:30pm
- Thursday 6:30pm - 9pm
Start Date:
Summer Term 2026
- Week commencing: Monday 20 April 2026
- Half term: w/b Monday 25 May 2026
- Week concluding: Monday 29 June 2026
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- Educated to a degree level in ceramics or demonstrable training and experience with a strong portfolio.
- Experience of teaching adults.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Positive and proactive approach and attitude.
Desirable
- Training in health and safety and COSHH
- Experience of working with special needs groups and/or community groups
Responsibilities:
- The planning and delivery of 10 week term courses that are suitable for up to maximum of 10 adult learners of mixed ability level and/or beginner ability level
- To encourage, nurture and inspire students to achieve their learning outcomes
- To deliver a health and safety briefing at the beginning of each course and ensure correct paperwork is completed and filled.
- To complete annual e-learning training modules and attend COSHH training where appropriate.
- To follow South Hill Parks health and safety and safeguarding policies.
- To work with the Learning and Participation Manager to ensure the details for your courses are kept up to date for marketing purposes, and to help the manager answer participant questions in relation to your courses and the studio.
- Potential to plan and deliver adult and children's workshops that would add variety to our programme.
- To work with the Artist in Residence to maintain a safe, clean and inclusive working environment.
Please send:
1. CV and images of your work, or a link to your portfolio
2. A cover letter outlining why you feel you are suitable for this position, and how your previous experience would enable you to deliver the responsibilities of the position.