Running for over 26 years, Seven Limes pottery is Manchester's first community pottery studio open to the general public. We deliver training in traditional pottery making skills. We're looking for a pottery tutor who wants to be part of a thriving pottery studio; someone who can commit to our student's development in learning for both casual and serious learners; who can contribute to the overall success of the studio as a business; and someone who is able to encourage a supportive and positive working environment. The individual must be proactive, reliable, responsible, amicable, enthusiastic, helpful with tasks around the studio, and willing to adapt their teaching to Seven Limes Pottery's teaching style. Part-time: 1-3 weekday evenings, 2-4 weekend days per month plus casual work to be discussed at interview. Trainee period 2.5 years. - Essential attributes: Excellent wheel throwing skills (to be demonstrated at interview), strong interpersonal skills with groups and individuals. Teaching Duties No deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position closed when filled. ArtsJobs.org.uk closing date 31/7/26 11:59pm Please check out our full job description on our website, then send a covering letter and CV along with a link to your portfolio (website/social media/google drive folder; there must be at least 4 images of your own work) to: [email protected]Job Summary
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- Legal right to work in the UK.Job Responsibilities
- Assisting in teaching/teaching evening and/or daytime taster classes and courses as well as weekend workshops plus associated studio management.
- Ensuring equipment and materials are ready for each class.
- Ensuring the workshop remains clean, tidy, safe and organised after all sessions.
- Lesson planning, evaluating courses, and developing and implementing improvements to them with the director.
- Technician duties: Monitoring, rotating, glazing and organising pots, collections, cleaning the studio, emptying clay traps, recycling clay, making glazes, loading/unloading kilns and all other aspects of studio maintenance.
-There may be administrative duties involved with the running of the studio also.Useful Links
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